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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,665.28, 21,616.38 and 8,591.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,665.28, 21,616.38 and 8,591.64 is: 11,855.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,665.28 : 21,616.38 = 8,591.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,665.28/21,616.38 = 8,591.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,665.28x = 21,616.38 × 8,591.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,665.28x = 185,720,155.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,720,155.06/15,665.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,855.53

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