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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,634.68, 21,575.86 and 8,561.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,634.68, 21,575.86 and 8,561.54 is: 11,814.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,634.68 : 21,575.86 = 8,561.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,634.68/21,575.86 = 8,561.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,634.68x = 21,575.86 × 8,561.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,634.68x = 184,722,588.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,722,588.42/15,634.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,814.93

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