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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,643.72, 21,588.87 and 8,570.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,643.72, 21,588.87 and 8,570.14 is: 11,827.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,643.72 : 21,588.87 = 8,570.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,643.72/21,588.87 = 8,570.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,643.72x = 21,588.87 × 8,570.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,643.72x = 185,019,638.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,019,638.34/15,643.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,827.09

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