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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,647.09, 21,593.48 and 8,573.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,647.09, 21,593.48 and 8,573.94 is: 11,832.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,647.09 : 21,593.48 = 8,573.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,647.09/21,593.48 = 8,573.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,647.09x = 21,593.48 × 8,573.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,647.09x = 185,141,159.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,141,159.04/15,647.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,832.31

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