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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,639.39, 21,582.36 and 8,565.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,639.39, 21,582.36 and 8,565.81 is: 11,820.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,639.39 : 21,582.36 = 8,565.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,639.39/21,582.36 = 8,565.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,639.39x = 21,582.36 × 8,565.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,639.39x = 184,870,395.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,870,395.11/15,639.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,820.82

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