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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,639.64, 21,582.39 and 8,566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,639.64, 21,582.39 and 8,566 is: 11,820.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,639.64 : 21,582.39 = 8,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,639.64/21,582.39 = 8,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,639.64x = 21,582.39 × 8,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,639.64x = 184,874,752.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,874,752.74/15,639.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,820.91

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