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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,656.93, 21,606.44 and 8,583.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,656.93, 21,606.44 and 8,583.33 is: 11,844.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,656.93 : 21,606.44 = 8,583.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,656.93/21,606.44 = 8,583.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,656.93x = 21,606.44 × 8,583.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,656.93x = 185,455,161.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,455,161.73/15,656.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,844.93

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