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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,626.85, 21,564.87 and 8,553.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,626.85, 21,564.87 and 8,553.18 is: 11,803.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,626.85 : 21,564.87 = 8,553.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,626.85/21,564.87 = 8,553.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,626.85x = 21,564.87 × 8,553.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,626.85x = 184,448,214.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,448,214.79/15,626.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,803.29

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