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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,626.04, 21,563.93 and 8,552.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,626.04, 21,563.93 and 8,552.46 is: 11,802.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,626.04 : 21,563.93 = 8,552.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,626.04/21,563.93 = 8,552.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,626.04x = 21,563.93 × 8,552.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,626.04x = 184,424,702.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,424,702.39/15,626.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,802.40

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