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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,643.24, 21,587.90 and 8,569.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,643.24, 21,587.90 and 8,569.52 is: 11,826.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,643.24 : 21,587.90 = 8,569.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,643.24/21,587.90 = 8,569.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,643.24x = 21,587.90 × 8,569.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,643.24x = 184,997,940.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,997,940.81/15,643.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,826.06

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