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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,630.76, 21,570.97 and 8,557.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,630.76, 21,570.97 and 8,557.33 is: 11,809.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,630.76 : 21,570.97 = 8,557.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,630.76/21,570.97 = 8,557.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,630.76x = 21,570.97 × 8,557.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,630.76x = 184,589,908.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,589,908.71/15,630.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,809.40

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