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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,643.59, 21,587.97 and 8,473.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,643.59, 21,587.97 and 8,473.39 is: 11,693.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,643.59 : 21,587.97 = 8,473.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,643.59/21,587.97 = 8,473.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,643.59x = 21,587.97 × 8,473.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,643.59x = 182,923,289.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,923,289.12/15,643.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,693.18

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