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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,662.55, 21,614.22 and 8,589

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,662.55, 21,614.22 and 8,589 is: 11,852.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,662.55 : 21,614.22 = 8,589 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,662.55/21,614.22 = 8,589/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,662.55x = 21,614.22 × 8,589
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,662.55x = 185,644,535.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,644,535.58/15,662.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,852.77

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