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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,626.07, 21,563.98 and 8,552.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,626.07, 21,563.98 and 8,552.50 is: 11,802.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,626.07 : 21,563.98 = 8,552.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,626.07/21,563.98 = 8,552.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,626.07x = 21,563.98 × 8,552.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,626.07x = 184,425,875.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,425,875.43/15,626.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,802.44

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