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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,640.83, 21,584.34 and 8,567.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,640.83, 21,584.34 and 8,567.51 is: 11,823.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,640.83 : 21,584.34 = 8,567.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,640.83/21,584.34 = 8,567.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,640.83x = 21,584.34 × 8,567.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,640.83x = 184,923,940.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,923,940.87/15,640.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,823.15

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