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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,649.02, 21,595.68 and 8,575.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,649.02, 21,595.68 and 8,575.56 is: 11,834.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,649.02 : 21,595.68 = 8,575.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,649.02/21,595.68 = 8,575.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,649.02x = 21,595.68 × 8,575.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,649.02x = 185,195,049.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,195,049.58/15,649.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,834.29

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