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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,630.08, 21,570.02 and 8,556.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,630.08, 21,570.02 and 8,556.50 is: 11,808.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,630.08 : 21,570.02 = 8,556.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,630.08/21,570.02 = 8,556.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,630.08x = 21,570.02 × 8,556.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,630.08x = 184,563,876.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,563,876.13/15,630.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,808.25

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