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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,663.72, 21,615.87 and 8,590.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,663.72, 21,615.87 and 8,590.59 is: 11,854.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,663.72 : 21,615.87 = 8,590.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,663.72/21,615.87 = 8,590.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,663.72x = 21,615.87 × 8,590.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,663.72x = 185,693,076.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,693,076.66/15,663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,854.98

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