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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,667.52, 21,621.52 and 8,593.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,667.52, 21,621.52 and 8,593.52 is: 11,859.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,667.52 : 21,621.52 = 8,593.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,667.52/21,621.52 = 8,593.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,667.52x = 21,621.52 × 8,593.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,667.52x = 185,804,964.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,804,964.55/15,667.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,859.25

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