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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,638.36, 21,580.96 and 8,564.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,638.36, 21,580.96 and 8,564.76 is: 11,819.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,638.36 : 21,580.96 = 8,564.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,638.36/21,580.96 = 8,564.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,638.36x = 21,580.96 × 8,564.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,638.36x = 184,835,742.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,835,742.97/15,638.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,819.38

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