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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,645.08, 21,590.24 and 8,571.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,645.08, 21,590.24 and 8,571.48 is: 11,828.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,645.08 : 21,590.24 = 8,571.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,645.08/21,590.24 = 8,571.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,645.08x = 21,590.24 × 8,571.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,645.08x = 185,060,310.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,060,310.36/15,645.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,828.66

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