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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,662.46, 21,614.16 and 8,589.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,662.46, 21,614.16 and 8,589.34 is: 11,853.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,662.46 : 21,614.16 = 8,589.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,662.46/21,614.16 = 8,589.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,662.46x = 21,614.16 × 8,589.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,662.46x = 185,651,369.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,651,369.05/15,662.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,853.27

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