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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,629.85, 21,569.21 and 8,556.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,629.85, 21,569.21 and 8,556.28 is: 11,807.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,629.85 : 21,569.21 = 8,556.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,629.85/21,569.21 = 8,556.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,629.85x = 21,569.21 × 8,556.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,629.85x = 184,552,200.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,552,200.14/15,629.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,807.68

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