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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,647.99, 21,593.91 and 8,574.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,647.99, 21,593.91 and 8,574.35 is: 11,832.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,647.99 : 21,593.91 = 8,574.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,647.99/21,593.91 = 8,574.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,647.99x = 21,593.91 × 8,574.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,647.99x = 185,153,634.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,153,634.24/15,647.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,832.43

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