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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,632.68, 21,572.94 and 8,558.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,632.68, 21,572.94 and 8,558.68 is: 11,810.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,632.68 : 21,572.94 = 8,558.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,632.68/21,572.94 = 8,558.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,632.68x = 21,572.94 × 8,558.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,632.68x = 184,635,890.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,635,890.12/15,632.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,810.89

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