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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,675.57, 21,632.81 and 8,602.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,675.57, 21,632.81 and 8,602.38 is: 11,871.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,675.57 : 21,632.81 = 8,602.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,675.57/21,632.81 = 8,602.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,675.57x = 21,632.81 × 8,602.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,675.57x = 186,093,609.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,093,609.08/15,675.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,871.57

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