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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,635.68, 21,577.24 and 8,562.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,635.68, 21,577.24 and 8,562.54 is: 11,816.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,635.68 : 21,577.24 = 8,562.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,635.68/21,577.24 = 8,562.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,635.68x = 21,577.24 × 8,562.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,635.68x = 184,755,980.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,755,980.59/15,635.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,816.31

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