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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,759.79, 21,748.44 and 8,590.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,759.79, 21,748.44 and 8,590.12 is: 11,854.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,759.79 : 21,748.44 = 8,590.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,759.79/21,748.44 = 8,590.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,759.79x = 21,748.44 × 8,590.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,759.79x = 186,821,709.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,821,709.41/15,759.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,854.33

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