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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,631.17, 21,571.02 and 8,558.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,631.17, 21,571.02 and 8,558.04 is: 11,810.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,631.17 : 21,571.02 = 8,558.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,631.17/21,571.02 = 8,558.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,631.17x = 21,571.02 × 8,558.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,631.17x = 184,605,652.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,605,652.00/15,631.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,810.10

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