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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,644.07, 21,588.93 and 8,570.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,644.07, 21,588.93 and 8,570.61 is: 11,827.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,644.07 : 21,588.93 = 8,570.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,644.07/21,588.93 = 8,570.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,644.07x = 21,588.93 × 8,570.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,644.07x = 185,030,299.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,030,299.35/15,644.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,827.50

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