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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,625.55, 21,563.62 and 8,551.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,625.55, 21,563.62 and 8,551.99 is: 11,801.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,625.55 : 21,563.62 = 8,551.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,625.55/21,563.62 = 8,551.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,625.55x = 21,563.62 × 8,551.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,625.55x = 184,411,868.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,411,868.18/15,625.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,801.94

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