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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,643.64, 21,588.30 and 8,570.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,643.64, 21,588.30 and 8,570.07 is: 11,826.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,643.64 : 21,588.30 = 8,570.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,643.64/21,588.30 = 8,570.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,643.64x = 21,588.30 × 8,570.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,643.64x = 185,013,134.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,013,134.24/15,643.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,826.73

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