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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,632.52, 21,572.34 and 8,558.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,632.52, 21,572.34 and 8,558.82 is: 11,810.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,632.52 : 21,572.34 = 8,558.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,632.52/21,572.34 = 8,558.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,632.52x = 21,572.34 × 8,558.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,632.52x = 184,633,775.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,633,775.04/15,632.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,810.88

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