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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,655.26, 21,604.24 and 8,581.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,655.26, 21,604.24 and 8,581.72 is: 11,842.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,655.26 : 21,604.24 = 8,581.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,655.26/21,604.24 = 8,581.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,655.26x = 21,604.24 × 8,581.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,655.26x = 185,401,538.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,401,538.49/15,655.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,842.76

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