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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,651.46, 21,598.68 and 8,577.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,651.46, 21,598.68 and 8,577.74 is: 11,837.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,651.46 : 21,598.68 = 8,577.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,651.46/21,598.68 = 8,577.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,651.46x = 21,598.68 × 8,577.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,651.46x = 185,267,861.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,267,861.38/15,651.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,837.10

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