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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,695.92, 21,660.64 and 8,622.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,695.92, 21,660.64 and 8,622.64 is: 11,899.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,695.92 : 21,660.64 = 8,622.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,695.92/21,660.64 = 8,622.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,695.92x = 21,660.64 × 8,622.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,695.92x = 186,771,900.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,771,900.89/15,695.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,899.39

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