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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,651.84, 21,599.42 and 8,578.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,651.84, 21,599.42 and 8,578.24 is: 11,837.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,651.84 : 21,599.42 = 8,578.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,651.84/21,599.42 = 8,578.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,651.84x = 21,599.42 × 8,578.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,651.84x = 185,285,008.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,285,008.62/15,651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,837.91

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