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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,651.87, 21,599.66 and 8,578.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,651.87, 21,599.66 and 8,578.54 is: 11,838.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,651.87 : 21,599.66 = 8,578.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,651.87/21,599.66 = 8,578.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,651.87x = 21,599.66 × 8,578.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,651.87x = 185,293,547.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,293,547.30/15,651.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,838.43

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