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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,650.34, 21,597.72 and 8,577.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,650.34, 21,597.72 and 8,577.14 is: 11,836.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,650.34 : 21,597.72 = 8,577.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,650.34/21,597.72 = 8,577.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,650.34x = 21,597.72 × 8,577.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,650.34x = 185,246,668.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,246,668.12/15,650.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,836.59

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