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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,630.21, 21,569.58 and 8,556.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,630.21, 21,569.58 and 8,556.48 is: 11,807.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,630.21 : 21,569.58 = 8,556.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,630.21/21,569.58 = 8,556.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,630.21x = 21,569.58 × 8,556.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,630.21x = 184,559,679.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,559,679.88/15,630.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,807.88

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