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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,638.76, 21,580.38 and 8,565.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,638.76, 21,580.38 and 8,565.12 is: 11,819.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,638.76 : 21,580.38 = 8,565.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,638.76/21,580.38 = 8,565.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,638.76x = 21,580.38 × 8,565.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,638.76x = 184,838,544.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,838,544.35/15,638.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,819.26

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