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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,638.13, 21,580.62 and 8,564.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,638.13, 21,580.62 and 8,564.55 is: 11,819.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,638.13 : 21,580.62 = 8,564.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,638.13/21,580.62 = 8,564.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,638.13x = 21,580.62 × 8,564.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,638.13x = 184,828,299.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,828,299.02/15,638.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,819.08

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