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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,663.94, 21,616.46 and 8,589.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,663.94, 21,616.46 and 8,589.90 is: 11,854.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,663.94 : 21,616.46 = 8,589.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,663.94/21,616.46 = 8,589.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,663.94x = 21,616.46 × 8,589.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,663.94x = 185,683,078.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,683,078.72/15,663.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,854.17

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