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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,640.98, 21,584.57 and 8,567.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,640.98, 21,584.57 and 8,567.52 is: 11,823.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,640.98 : 21,584.57 = 8,567.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,640.98/21,584.57 = 8,567.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,640.98x = 21,584.57 × 8,567.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,640.98x = 184,926,246.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,926,246.29/15,640.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,823.19

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