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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,663.60, 21,616.56 and 8,590.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,663.60, 21,616.56 and 8,590.68 is: 11,855.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,663.60 : 21,616.56 = 8,590.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,663.60/21,616.56 = 8,590.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,663.60x = 21,616.56 × 8,590.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,663.60x = 185,700,949.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,700,949.66/15,663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,855.57

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