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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,623, 21,559.72 and 8,549.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,623, 21,559.72 and 8,549.44 is: 11,798.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,623 : 21,559.72 = 8,549.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,623/21,559.72 = 8,549.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,623x = 21,559.72 × 8,549.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,623x = 184,323,532.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,323,532.56/15,623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,798.22

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