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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,644.09, 21,589.34 and 8,570.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,644.09, 21,589.34 and 8,570.94 is: 11,828.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,644.09 : 21,589.34 = 8,570.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,644.09/21,589.34 = 8,570.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,644.09x = 21,589.34 × 8,570.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,644.09x = 185,040,894.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,040,894.92/15,644.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,828.17

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