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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,639.14, 21,580.89 and 8,564.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,639.14, 21,580.89 and 8,564.42 is: 11,818.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,639.14 : 21,580.89 = 8,564.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,639.14/21,580.89 = 8,564.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,639.14x = 21,580.89 × 8,564.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,639.14x = 184,827,805.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,827,805.93/15,639.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,818.28

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