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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,697.87, 21,662.44 and 8,623.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,697.87, 21,662.44 and 8,623.53 is: 11,900.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,697.87 : 21,662.44 = 8,623.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,697.87/21,662.44 = 8,623.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,697.87x = 21,662.44 × 8,623.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,697.87x = 186,806,679.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,806,679.65/15,697.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,900.13

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