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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,658.67, 21,609.04 and 8,488.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,658.67, 21,609.04 and 8,488.71 is: 11,714.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,658.67 : 21,609.04 = 8,488.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,658.67/21,609.04 = 8,488.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,658.67x = 21,609.04 × 8,488.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,658.67x = 183,432,852.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,432,852.72/15,658.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,714.46

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