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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,627.02, 21,564.45 and 8,552.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,627.02, 21,564.45 and 8,552.07 is: 11,801.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,627.02 : 21,564.45 = 8,552.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,627.02/21,564.45 = 8,552.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,627.02x = 21,564.45 × 8,552.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,627.02x = 184,420,685.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,420,685.91/15,627.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,801.40

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