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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,630.19, 21,569.87 and 8,556.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,630.19, 21,569.87 and 8,556.46 is: 11,808.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,630.19 : 21,569.87 = 8,556.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,630.19/21,569.87 = 8,556.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,630.19x = 21,569.87 × 8,556.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,630.19x = 184,561,697.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,561,697.33/15,630.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,808.03

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