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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,675.71, 21,632.74 and 8,602.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,675.71, 21,632.74 and 8,602.79 is: 11,871.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,675.71 : 21,632.74 = 8,602.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,675.71/21,632.74 = 8,602.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,675.71x = 21,632.74 × 8,602.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,675.71x = 186,101,789.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,101,789.67/15,675.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,871.99

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