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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,657.06, 21,607.12 and 8,583.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,657.06, 21,607.12 and 8,583.88 is: 11,845.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,657.06 : 21,607.12 = 8,583.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,657.06/21,607.12 = 8,583.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,657.06x = 21,607.12 × 8,583.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,657.06x = 185,472,925.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,472,925.23/15,657.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,845.96

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