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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,759.76, 21,748.18 and 8,589.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,759.76, 21,748.18 and 8,589.75 is: 11,853.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,759.76 : 21,748.18 = 8,589.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,759.76/21,748.18 = 8,589.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,759.76x = 21,748.18 × 8,589.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,759.76x = 186,811,429.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,811,429.16/15,759.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,853.70

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