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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,676.74, 21,633.48 and 8,602.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,676.74, 21,633.48 and 8,602.20 is: 11,870.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,676.74 : 21,633.48 = 8,602.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,676.74/21,633.48 = 8,602.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,676.74x = 21,633.48 × 8,602.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,676.74x = 186,095,521.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,095,521.66/15,676.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,870.80

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