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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,623.58, 21,561.09 and 8,550.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,623.58, 21,561.09 and 8,550.01 is: 11,799.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,623.58 : 21,561.09 = 8,550.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,623.58/21,561.09 = 8,550.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,623.58x = 21,561.09 × 8,550.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,623.58x = 184,347,408.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,347,408.72/15,623.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,799.30

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