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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,665.87, 21,618.85 and 8,592.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,665.87, 21,618.85 and 8,592.27 is: 11,857.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,665.87 : 21,618.85 = 8,592.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,665.87/21,618.85 = 8,592.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,665.87x = 21,618.85 × 8,592.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,665.87x = 185,754,953.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,754,953.33/15,665.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,857.31

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