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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,851.33, 21,874.87 and 8,583.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,851.33, 21,874.87 and 8,583.51 is: 11,845.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,851.33 : 21,874.87 = 8,583.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,851.33/21,874.87 = 8,583.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,851.33x = 21,874.87 × 8,583.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,851.33x = 187,763,013.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,763,013.10/15,851.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,845.25

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