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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,641.82, 21,585.74 and 8,471.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,641.82, 21,585.74 and 8,471.81 is: 11,691.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,641.82 : 21,585.74 = 8,471.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,641.82/21,585.74 = 8,471.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,641.82x = 21,585.74 × 8,471.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,641.82x = 182,870,299.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,870,299.59/15,641.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,691.11

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