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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,640.72, 21,583.92 and 8,567.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,640.72, 21,583.92 and 8,567.08 is: 11,822.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,640.72 : 21,583.92 = 8,567.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,640.72/21,583.92 = 8,567.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,640.72x = 21,583.92 × 8,567.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,640.72x = 184,911,169.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,911,169.35/15,640.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,822.42

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