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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,642.03, 21,586.26 and 8,568

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,642.03, 21,586.26 and 8,568 is: 11,823.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,642.03 : 21,586.26 = 8,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,642.03/21,586.26 = 8,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,642.03x = 21,586.26 × 8,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,642.03x = 184,951,075.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,951,075.68/15,642.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,823.98

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