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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,659.61, 21,610.08 and 8,586.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,659.61, 21,610.08 and 8,586.03 is: 11,848.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,659.61 : 21,610.08 = 8,586.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,659.61/21,610.08 = 8,586.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,659.61x = 21,610.08 × 8,586.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,659.61x = 185,544,795.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,544,795.18/15,659.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,848.62

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