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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,637.59, 21,579.41 and 8,563.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,637.59, 21,579.41 and 8,563.86 is: 11,817.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,637.59 : 21,579.41 = 8,563.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,637.59/21,579.41 = 8,563.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,637.59x = 21,579.41 × 8,563.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,637.59x = 184,803,067.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,803,067.53/15,637.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,817.87

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