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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,759.68, 21,748.28 and 8,589.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,759.68, 21,748.28 and 8,589.42 is: 11,853.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,759.68 : 21,748.28 = 8,589.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,759.68/21,748.28 = 8,589.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,759.68x = 21,748.28 × 8,589.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,759.68x = 186,805,068.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,805,068.25/15,759.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,853.36

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