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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,636.44, 21,577.49 and 8,561.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,636.44, 21,577.49 and 8,561.50 is: 11,814.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,636.44 : 21,577.49 = 8,561.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,636.44/21,577.49 = 8,561.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,636.44x = 21,577.49 × 8,561.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,636.44x = 184,735,615.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,735,615.99/15,636.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,814.43

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