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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,659.55, 21,610.08 and 8,586

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,659.55, 21,610.08 and 8,586 is: 11,848.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,659.55 : 21,610.08 = 8,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,659.55/21,610.08 = 8,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,659.55x = 21,610.08 × 8,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,659.55x = 185,544,146.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,544,146.88/15,659.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,848.63

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