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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,654.33, 21,603.08 and 8,580.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,654.33, 21,603.08 and 8,580.76 is: 11,841.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,654.33 : 21,603.08 = 8,580.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,654.33/21,603.08 = 8,580.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,654.33x = 21,603.08 × 8,580.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,654.33x = 185,370,812.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,370,812.18/15,654.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,841.50

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