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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,630.48, 21,570.30 and 8,557.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,630.48, 21,570.30 and 8,557.56 is: 11,809.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,630.48 : 21,570.30 = 8,557.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,630.48/21,570.30 = 8,557.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,630.48x = 21,570.30 × 8,557.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,630.48x = 184,589,136.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,589,136.47/15,630.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,809.56

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