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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,663.38, 21,615.54 and 8,589.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,663.38, 21,615.54 and 8,589.68 is: 11,853.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,663.38 : 21,615.54 = 8,589.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,663.38/21,615.54 = 8,589.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,663.38x = 21,615.54 × 8,589.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,663.38x = 185,670,571.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,670,571.63/15,663.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,853.80

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