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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,631.71, 21,571.77 and 8,558.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,631.71, 21,571.77 and 8,558.12 is: 11,810.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,631.71 : 21,571.77 = 8,558.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,631.71/21,571.77 = 8,558.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,631.71x = 21,571.77 × 8,558.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,631.71x = 184,613,688.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,613,688.41/15,631.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,810.20

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