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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,664.92, 21,617.56 and 8,591.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,664.92, 21,617.56 and 8,591.46 is: 11,856.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,664.92 : 21,617.56 = 8,591.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,664.92/21,617.56 = 8,591.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,664.92x = 21,617.56 × 8,591.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,664.92x = 185,726,402.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,726,402.04/15,664.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,856.20

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