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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,644.16, 21,589.26 and 8,570.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,644.16, 21,589.26 and 8,570.16 is: 11,827.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,644.16 : 21,589.26 = 8,570.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,644.16/21,589.26 = 8,570.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,644.16x = 21,589.26 × 8,570.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,644.16x = 185,023,412.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,023,412.48/15,644.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,827.00

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