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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,647.13, 21,593.57 and 8,573.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,647.13, 21,593.57 and 8,573.49 is: 11,831.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,647.13 : 21,593.57 = 8,573.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,647.13/21,593.57 = 8,573.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,647.13x = 21,593.57 × 8,573.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,647.13x = 185,132,213.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,132,213.59/15,647.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,831.70

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