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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,651.29, 21,598.79 and 8,577.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,651.29, 21,598.79 and 8,577.72 is: 11,837.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,651.29 : 21,598.79 = 8,577.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,651.29/21,598.79 = 8,577.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,651.29x = 21,598.79 × 8,577.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,651.29x = 185,268,330.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,268,330.07/15,651.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,837.26

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