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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,692.65, 21,655.85 and 8,619.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,692.65, 21,655.85 and 8,619.06 is: 11,894.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,692.65 : 21,655.85 = 8,619.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,692.65/21,655.85 = 8,619.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,692.65x = 21,655.85 × 8,619.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,692.65x = 186,653,108.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,653,108.62/15,692.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,894.30

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