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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,696.61, 21,661.48 and 8,526.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,696.61, 21,661.48 and 8,526.59 is: 11,766.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,696.61 : 21,661.48 = 8,526.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,696.61/21,661.48 = 8,526.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,696.61x = 21,661.48 × 8,526.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,696.61x = 184,698,516.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,698,516.12/15,696.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,766.78

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