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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,698.05, 21,663.71 and 8,624.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,698.05, 21,663.71 and 8,624.65 is: 11,902.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,698.05 : 21,663.71 = 8,624.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,698.05/21,663.71 = 8,624.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,698.05x = 21,663.71 × 8,624.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,698.05x = 186,841,916.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,841,916.45/15,698.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,902.24

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