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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,833.58, 21,849.65 and 8,663.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,833.58, 21,849.65 and 8,663.12 is: 11,954.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,833.58 : 21,849.65 = 8,663.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,833.58/21,849.65 = 8,663.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,833.58x = 21,849.65 × 8,663.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,833.58x = 189,286,139.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,286,139.91/15,833.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,954.73

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