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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,647.58, 21,593.66 and 8,573.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,647.58, 21,593.66 and 8,573.99 is: 11,832.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,647.58 : 21,593.66 = 8,573.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,647.58/21,593.66 = 8,573.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,647.58x = 21,593.66 × 8,573.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,647.58x = 185,143,674.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,143,674.07/15,647.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,832.10

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