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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,620.63, 21,556.82 and 8,547.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,620.63, 21,556.82 and 8,547.05 is: 11,795.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,620.63 : 21,556.82 = 8,547.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,620.63/21,556.82 = 8,547.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,620.63x = 21,556.82 × 8,547.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,620.63x = 184,247,218.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,247,218.38/15,620.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,795.12

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