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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,583.69, 21,502.59 and 8,868.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,583.69, 21,502.59 and 8,868.91 is: 12,237.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,583.69 : 21,502.59 = 8,868.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,583.69/21,502.59 = 8,868.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,583.69x = 21,502.59 × 8,868.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,583.69x = 190,704,535.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,704,535.48/15,583.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,237.44

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