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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,630.96, 21,571.28 and 8,557.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,630.96, 21,571.28 and 8,557.37 is: 11,809.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,630.96 : 21,571.28 = 8,557.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,630.96/21,571.28 = 8,557.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,630.96x = 21,571.28 × 8,557.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,630.96x = 184,593,273.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,593,273.69/15,630.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,809.46

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