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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,653.96, 21,602.34 and 8,580.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,653.96, 21,602.34 and 8,580.36 is: 11,840.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,653.96 : 21,602.34 = 8,580.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,653.96/21,602.34 = 8,580.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,653.96x = 21,602.34 × 8,580.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,653.96x = 185,355,854.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,355,854.04/15,653.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,840.83

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