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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,657.23, 21,606.81 and 8,583.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,657.23, 21,606.81 and 8,583.63 is: 11,845.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,657.23 : 21,606.81 = 8,583.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,657.23/21,606.81 = 8,583.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,657.23x = 21,606.81 × 8,583.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,657.23x = 185,464,862.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,464,862.52/15,657.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,845.32

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