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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,645.69, 21,590.15 and 8,570.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,645.69, 21,590.15 and 8,570.88 is: 11,827.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,645.69 : 21,590.15 = 8,570.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,645.69/21,590.15 = 8,570.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,645.69x = 21,590.15 × 8,570.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,645.69x = 185,046,541.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,046,541.98/15,645.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,827.32

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