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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,645.02, 21,590.47 and 8,571.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,645.02, 21,590.47 and 8,571.45 is: 11,828.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,645.02 : 21,590.47 = 8,571.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,645.02/21,590.47 = 8,571.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,645.02x = 21,590.47 × 8,571.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,645.02x = 185,061,567.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,061,567.70/15,645.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,828.78

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