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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,698.64, 21,664.14 and 8,625.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,698.64, 21,664.14 and 8,625.48 is: 11,903.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,698.64 : 21,664.14 = 8,625.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,698.64/21,664.14 = 8,625.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,698.64x = 21,664.14 × 8,625.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,698.64x = 186,863,606.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,863,606.29/15,698.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,903.17

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