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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,631.64, 21,555 and 12,777.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,631.64, 21,555 and 12,777.68 is: 17,619.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,631.64 : 21,555 = 12,777.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,631.64/21,555 = 12,777.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,631.64x = 21,555 × 12,777.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,631.64x = 275,422,892.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,422,892.40/15,631.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,619.58

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