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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,631.96, 21,572.16 and 8,558.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,631.96, 21,572.16 and 8,558.44 is: 11,810.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,631.96 : 21,572.16 = 8,558.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,631.96/21,572.16 = 8,558.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,631.96x = 21,572.16 × 8,558.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,631.96x = 184,624,037.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,624,037.03/15,631.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,810.68

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