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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,647.22, 21,593.97 and 8,573.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,647.22, 21,593.97 and 8,573.22 is: 11,831.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,647.22 : 21,593.97 = 8,573.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,647.22/21,593.97 = 8,573.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,647.22x = 21,593.97 × 8,573.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,647.22x = 185,129,855.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,129,855.48/15,647.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,831.49

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