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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,644.58, 21,589.34 and 8,474.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,644.58, 21,589.34 and 8,474.40 is: 11,694.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,644.58 : 21,589.34 = 8,474.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,644.58/21,589.34 = 8,474.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,644.58x = 21,589.34 × 8,474.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,644.58x = 182,956,702.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,956,702.90/15,644.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,694.57

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