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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,663.17, 21,615.53 and 8,589.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,663.17, 21,615.53 and 8,589.58 is: 11,853.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,663.17 : 21,615.53 = 8,589.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,663.17/21,615.53 = 8,589.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,663.17x = 21,615.53 × 8,589.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,663.17x = 185,668,227.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,668,227.19/15,663.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,853.81

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