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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,664.59, 21,616.74 and 8,591.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,664.59, 21,616.74 and 8,591.13 is: 11,855.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,664.59 : 21,616.74 = 8,591.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,664.59/21,616.74 = 8,591.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,664.59x = 21,616.74 × 8,591.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,664.59x = 185,712,223.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,712,223.52/15,664.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,855.54

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