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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,626.64, 21,564.78 and 8,553.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,626.64, 21,564.78 and 8,553.12 is: 11,803.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,626.64 : 21,564.78 = 8,553.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,626.64/21,564.78 = 8,553.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,626.64x = 21,564.78 × 8,553.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,626.64x = 184,446,151.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,446,151.11/15,626.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,803.31

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