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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,695.52, 21,659.81 and 8,621.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,695.52, 21,659.81 and 8,621.94 is: 11,898.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,695.52 : 21,659.81 = 8,621.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,695.52/21,659.81 = 8,621.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,695.52x = 21,659.81 × 8,621.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,695.52x = 186,749,582.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,749,582.23/15,695.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,898.27

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