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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,660.26, 21,611.67 and 8,586.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,660.26, 21,611.67 and 8,586.68 is: 11,849.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,660.26 : 21,611.67 = 8,586.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,660.26/21,611.67 = 8,586.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,660.26x = 21,611.67 × 8,586.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,660.26x = 185,572,494.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,572,494.56/15,660.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,849.90

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