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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,631.01, 21,573.59 and 8,827.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,631.01, 21,573.59 and 8,827.10 is: 12,182.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,631.01 : 21,573.59 = 8,827.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,631.01/21,573.59 = 8,827.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,631.01x = 21,573.59 × 8,827.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,631.01x = 190,432,236.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,432,236.29/15,631.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,182.98

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