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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,638.46, 21,581.06 and 8,564.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,638.46, 21,581.06 and 8,564.87 is: 11,819.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,638.46 : 21,581.06 = 8,564.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,638.46/21,581.06 = 8,564.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,638.46x = 21,581.06 × 8,564.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,638.46x = 184,838,822.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,838,822.63/15,638.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,819.50

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