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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,666.60, 21,619.44 and 8,592.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,666.60, 21,619.44 and 8,592.78 is: 11,857.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,666.60 : 21,619.44 = 8,592.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,666.60/21,619.44 = 8,592.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,666.60x = 21,619.44 × 8,592.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,666.60x = 185,771,091.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,771,091.64/15,666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,857.78

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