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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,644.69, 21,589.70 and 8,474.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,644.69, 21,589.70 and 8,474.69 is: 11,695.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,644.69 : 21,589.70 = 8,474.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,644.69/21,589.70 = 8,474.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,644.69x = 21,589.70 × 8,474.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,644.69x = 182,966,014.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,966,014.69/15,644.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,695.09

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