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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,695.69, 21,660.05 and 8,622.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,695.69, 21,660.05 and 8,622.11 is: 11,898.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,695.69 : 21,660.05 = 8,622.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,695.69/21,660.05 = 8,622.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,695.69x = 21,660.05 × 8,622.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,695.69x = 186,755,409.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,755,409.41/15,695.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,898.52

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