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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,639.32, 21,582.26 and 8,565.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,639.32, 21,582.26 and 8,565.76 is: 11,820.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,639.32 : 21,582.26 = 8,565.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,639.32/21,582.26 = 8,565.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,639.32x = 21,582.26 × 8,565.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,639.32x = 184,868,459.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,868,459.42/15,639.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,820.75

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