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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,659.67, 21,610.35 and 8,586.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,659.67, 21,610.35 and 8,586.75 is: 11,849.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,659.67 : 21,610.35 = 8,586.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,659.67/21,610.35 = 8,586.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,659.67x = 21,610.35 × 8,586.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,659.67x = 185,562,672.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,562,672.86/15,659.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,849.72

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