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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,759.70, 21,748.11 and 8,589.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,759.70, 21,748.11 and 8,589.68 is: 11,853.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,759.70 : 21,748.11 = 8,589.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,759.70/21,748.11 = 8,589.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,759.70x = 21,748.11 × 8,589.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,759.70x = 186,809,305.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,809,305.50/15,759.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,853.61

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