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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,624.30, 21,561.66 and 8,550.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,624.30, 21,561.66 and 8,550.78 is: 11,800.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,624.30 : 21,561.66 = 8,550.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,624.30/21,561.66 = 8,550.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,624.30x = 21,561.66 × 8,550.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,624.30x = 184,369,011.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,369,011.09/15,624.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,800.15

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