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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,695.39, 21,659.80 and 8,621.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,695.39, 21,659.80 and 8,621.82 is: 11,898.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,695.39 : 21,659.80 = 8,621.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,695.39/21,659.80 = 8,621.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,695.39x = 21,659.80 × 8,621.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,695.39x = 186,746,875.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,746,875.28/15,695.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,898.20

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