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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,624.80, 21,561.69 and 8,551.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,624.80, 21,561.69 and 8,551.07 is: 11,800.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,624.80 : 21,561.69 = 8,551.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,624.80/21,561.69 = 8,551.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,624.80x = 21,561.69 × 8,551.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,624.80x = 184,375,525.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,375,525.62/15,624.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,800.19

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