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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,647.68, 21,594.09 and 8,574.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,647.68, 21,594.09 and 8,574.05 is: 11,832.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,647.68 : 21,594.09 = 8,574.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,647.68/21,594.09 = 8,574.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,647.68x = 21,594.09 × 8,574.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,647.68x = 185,148,893.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,148,893.50/15,647.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,832.35

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