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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,667.29, 21,620.93 and 8,593.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,667.29, 21,620.93 and 8,593.83 is: 11,859.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,667.29 : 21,620.93 = 8,593.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,667.29/21,620.93 = 8,593.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,667.29x = 21,620.93 × 8,593.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,667.29x = 185,806,553.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,806,553.89/15,667.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,859.52

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