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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,626.76, 21,564.84 and 8,553.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,626.76, 21,564.84 and 8,553.18 is: 11,803.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,626.76 : 21,564.84 = 8,553.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,626.76/21,564.84 = 8,553.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,626.76x = 21,564.84 × 8,553.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,626.76x = 184,447,958.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,447,958.19/15,626.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,803.34

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