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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,657.30, 21,606.96 and 8,583.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,657.30, 21,606.96 and 8,583.60 is: 11,845.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,657.30 : 21,606.96 = 8,583.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,657.30/21,606.96 = 8,583.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,657.30x = 21,606.96 × 8,583.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,657.30x = 185,465,501.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,465,501.86/15,657.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,845.31

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