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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,589.28, 21,514.96 and 8,691.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,589.28, 21,514.96 and 8,691.12 is: 11,994.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,589.28 : 21,514.96 = 8,691.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,589.28/21,514.96 = 8,691.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,589.28x = 21,514.96 × 8,691.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,589.28x = 186,989,099.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,989,099.16/15,589.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,994.72

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