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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,624.10, 21,561.25 and 8,550.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,624.10, 21,561.25 and 8,550.52 is: 11,799.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,624.10 : 21,561.25 = 8,550.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,624.10/21,561.25 = 8,550.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,624.10x = 21,561.25 × 8,550.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,624.10x = 184,359,899.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,359,899.35/15,624.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,799.71

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