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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,631.04, 21,570.84 and 8,557.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,631.04, 21,570.84 and 8,557.46 is: 11,809.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,631.04 : 21,570.84 = 8,557.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,631.04/21,570.84 = 8,557.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,631.04x = 21,570.84 × 8,557.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,631.04x = 184,591,573.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,591,573.50/15,631.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,809.29

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