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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,666.70, 21,620.26 and 8,592.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,666.70, 21,620.26 and 8,592.64 is: 11,857.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,666.70 : 21,620.26 = 8,592.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,666.70/21,620.26 = 8,592.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,666.70x = 21,620.26 × 8,592.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,666.70x = 185,775,110.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,775,110.89/15,666.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,857.96

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