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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,629.48, 21,568.92 and 8,556.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,629.48, 21,568.92 and 8,556.56 is: 11,808.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,629.48 : 21,568.92 = 8,556.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,629.48/21,568.92 = 8,556.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,629.48x = 21,568.92 × 8,556.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,629.48x = 184,555,758.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,555,758.12/15,629.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,808.18

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