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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,647.19, 21,593.37 and 8,573.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,647.19, 21,593.37 and 8,573.13 is: 11,831.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,647.19 : 21,593.37 = 8,573.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,647.19/21,593.37 = 8,573.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,647.19x = 21,593.37 × 8,573.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,647.19x = 185,122,768.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,122,768.15/15,647.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,831.06

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