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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,644.77, 21,589.76 and 8,571.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,644.77, 21,589.76 and 8,571.20 is: 11,828.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,644.77 : 21,589.76 = 8,571.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,644.77/21,589.76 = 8,571.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,644.77x = 21,589.76 × 8,571.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,644.77x = 185,050,064.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,050,064.39/15,644.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,828.24

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