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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,666.62, 21,619.81 and 8,592.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,666.62, 21,619.81 and 8,592.99 is: 11,858.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,666.62 : 21,619.81 = 8,592.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,666.62/21,619.81 = 8,592.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,666.62x = 21,619.81 × 8,592.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,666.62x = 185,778,740.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,778,740.80/15,666.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,858.26

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