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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,643.38, 21,587.93 and 8,569.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,643.38, 21,587.93 and 8,569.78 is: 11,826.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,643.38 : 21,587.93 = 8,569.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,643.38/21,587.93 = 8,569.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,643.38x = 21,587.93 × 8,569.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,643.38x = 185,003,810.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,003,810.76/15,643.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,826.33

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