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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,643.22, 21,587.66 and 8,569.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,643.22, 21,587.66 and 8,569.66 is: 11,826.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,643.22 : 21,587.66 = 8,569.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,643.22/21,587.66 = 8,569.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,643.22x = 21,587.66 × 8,569.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,643.22x = 184,998,755.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,998,755.61/15,643.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,826.13

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