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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,644.07, 21,588.93 and 8,571.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,644.07, 21,588.93 and 8,571.15 is: 11,828.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,644.07 : 21,588.93 = 8,571.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,644.07/21,588.93 = 8,571.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,644.07x = 21,588.93 × 8,571.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,644.07x = 185,041,957.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,041,957.37/15,644.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,828.25

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