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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,625.48, 21,563.16 and 8,551.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,625.48, 21,563.16 and 8,551.88 is: 11,801.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,625.48 : 21,563.16 = 8,551.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,625.48/21,563.16 = 8,551.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,625.48x = 21,563.16 × 8,551.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,625.48x = 184,405,556.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,405,556.74/15,625.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,801.59

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