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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,632.63, 21,573.03 and 8,559.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,632.63, 21,573.03 and 8,559.05 is: 11,811.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,632.63 : 21,573.03 = 8,559.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,632.63/21,573.03 = 8,559.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,632.63x = 21,573.03 × 8,559.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,632.63x = 184,644,534.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,644,534.56/15,632.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,811.49

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