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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,676.76, 21,635.28 and 8,604.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,676.76, 21,635.28 and 8,604.56 is: 11,875.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,676.76 : 21,635.28 = 8,604.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,676.76/21,635.28 = 8,604.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,676.76x = 21,635.28 × 8,604.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,676.76x = 186,162,064.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,162,064.88/15,676.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,875.03

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