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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,630.22, 21,569.74 and 8,556.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,630.22, 21,569.74 and 8,556.64 is: 11,808.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,630.22 : 21,569.74 = 8,556.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,630.22/21,569.74 = 8,556.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,630.22x = 21,569.74 × 8,556.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,630.22x = 184,564,500.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,564,500.07/15,630.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,808.18

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