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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,695.72, 21,659.56 and 8,621.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,695.72, 21,659.56 and 8,621.44 is: 11,897.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,695.72 : 21,659.56 = 8,621.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,695.72/21,659.56 = 8,621.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,695.72x = 21,659.56 × 8,621.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,695.72x = 186,736,596.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,736,596.97/15,695.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,897.29

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