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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,658.47, 21,608.78 and 8,488.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,658.47, 21,608.78 and 8,488.44 is: 11,714.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,658.47 : 21,608.78 = 8,488.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,658.47/21,608.78 = 8,488.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,658.47x = 21,608.78 × 8,488.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,658.47x = 183,424,790.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,424,790.06/15,658.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,714.09

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