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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,632.88, 21,573.60 and 8,559.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,632.88, 21,573.60 and 8,559.16 is: 11,811.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,632.88 : 21,573.60 = 8,559.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,632.88/21,573.60 = 8,559.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,632.88x = 21,573.60 × 8,559.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,632.88x = 184,651,894.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,651,894.18/15,632.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,811.76

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