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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,696.69, 21,661.42 and 8,623.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,696.69, 21,661.42 and 8,623.10 is: 11,899.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,696.69 : 21,661.42 = 8,623.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,696.69/21,661.42 = 8,623.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,696.69x = 21,661.42 × 8,623.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,696.69x = 186,788,590.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,788,590.80/15,696.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,899.87

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