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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,658.68, 21,608.73 and 8,585.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,658.68, 21,608.73 and 8,585.16 is: 11,847.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,658.68 : 21,608.73 = 8,585.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,658.68/21,608.73 = 8,585.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,658.68x = 21,608.73 × 8,585.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,658.68x = 185,514,404.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,514,404.45/15,658.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,847.38

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