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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,679.63, 21,636.48 and 8,605.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,679.63, 21,636.48 and 8,605.90 is: 11,875.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,679.63 : 21,636.48 = 8,605.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,679.63/21,636.48 = 8,605.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,679.63x = 21,636.48 × 8,605.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,679.63x = 186,201,383.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,201,383.23/15,679.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,875.37

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