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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,698.20, 21,664.08 and 8,625.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,698.20, 21,664.08 and 8,625.28 is: 11,903.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,698.20 : 21,664.08 = 8,625.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,698.20/21,664.08 = 8,625.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,698.20x = 21,664.08 × 8,625.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,698.20x = 186,858,755.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,858,755.94/15,698.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,903.20

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