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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,625.02, 21,562.57 and 8,551.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,625.02, 21,562.57 and 8,551.90 is: 11,801.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,625.02 : 21,562.57 = 8,551.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,625.02/21,562.57 = 8,551.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,625.02x = 21,562.57 × 8,551.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,625.02x = 184,400,942.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,400,942.38/15,625.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,801.65

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