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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,646.01, 21,591.50 and 8,572.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,646.01, 21,591.50 and 8,572.43 is: 11,829.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,646.01 : 21,591.50 = 8,572.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,646.01/21,591.50 = 8,572.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,646.01x = 21,591.50 × 8,572.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,646.01x = 185,091,633.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,091,633.46/15,646.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,829.96

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