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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,662.80, 21,614.55 and 8,589.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,662.80, 21,614.55 and 8,589.10 is: 11,852.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,662.80 : 21,614.55 = 8,589.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,662.80/21,614.55 = 8,589.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,662.80x = 21,614.55 × 8,589.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,662.80x = 185,649,531.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,649,531.41/15,662.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,852.90

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