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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,636.63, 21,578.55 and 8,563.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,636.63, 21,578.55 and 8,563.05 is: 11,817.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,636.63 : 21,578.55 = 8,563.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,636.63/21,578.55 = 8,563.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,636.63x = 21,578.55 × 8,563.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,636.63x = 184,778,202.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,778,202.58/15,636.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,817.01

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