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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,660.03, 21,610.68 and 8,586.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,660.03, 21,610.68 and 8,586.44 is: 11,849.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,660.03 : 21,610.68 = 8,586.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,660.03/21,610.68 = 8,586.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,660.03x = 21,610.68 × 8,586.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,660.03x = 185,558,699.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,558,699.13/15,660.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,849.19

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