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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,630.70, 21,570.32 and 8,557.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,630.70, 21,570.32 and 8,557.06 is: 11,808.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,630.70 : 21,570.32 = 8,557.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,630.70/21,570.32 = 8,557.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,630.70x = 21,570.32 × 8,557.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,630.70x = 184,578,522.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,578,522.46/15,630.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,808.72

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