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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,637.94, 21,580.35 and 8,564.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,637.94, 21,580.35 and 8,564.30 is: 11,818.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,637.94 : 21,580.35 = 8,564.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,637.94/21,580.35 = 8,564.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,637.94x = 21,580.35 × 8,564.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,637.94x = 184,820,591.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,820,591.51/15,637.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,818.73

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