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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,625.96, 21,563.64 and 8,552.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,625.96, 21,563.64 and 8,552.20 is: 11,801.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,625.96 : 21,563.64 = 8,552.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,625.96/21,563.64 = 8,552.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,625.96x = 21,563.64 × 8,552.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,625.96x = 184,416,562.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,416,562.01/15,625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,801.93

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