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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,631.68, 21,571.56 and 8,557.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,631.68, 21,571.56 and 8,557.68 is: 11,809.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,631.68 : 21,571.56 = 8,557.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,631.68/21,571.56 = 8,557.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,631.68x = 21,571.56 × 8,557.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,631.68x = 184,602,507.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,602,507.58/15,631.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,809.51

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