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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,630.08, 21,569.63 and 8,556.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,630.08, 21,569.63 and 8,556.62 is: 11,808.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,630.08 : 21,569.63 = 8,556.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,630.08/21,569.63 = 8,556.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,630.08x = 21,569.63 × 8,556.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,630.08x = 184,562,976.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,562,976.82/15,630.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,808.20

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