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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,652.59, 21,599.60 and 8,578.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,652.59, 21,599.60 and 8,578.51 is: 11,837.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,652.59 : 21,599.60 = 8,578.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,652.59/21,599.60 = 8,578.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,652.59x = 21,599.60 × 8,578.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,652.59x = 185,292,341.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,292,341.70/15,652.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,837.81

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