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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,640.59, 21,584.03 and 8,567.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,640.59, 21,584.03 and 8,567.27 is: 11,822.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,640.59 : 21,584.03 = 8,567.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,640.59/21,584.03 = 8,567.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,640.59x = 21,584.03 × 8,567.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,640.59x = 184,916,142.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,916,142.88/15,640.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,822.83

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