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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,626.70, 21,564.75 and 8,553.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,626.70, 21,564.75 and 8,553.24 is: 11,803.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,626.70 : 21,564.75 = 8,553.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,626.70/21,564.75 = 8,553.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,626.70x = 21,564.75 × 8,553.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,626.70x = 184,448,482.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,448,482.29/15,626.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,803.42

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