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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,627.04, 21,565.31 and 8,553.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,627.04, 21,565.31 and 8,553.46 is: 11,803.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,627.04 : 21,565.31 = 8,553.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,627.04/21,565.31 = 8,553.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,627.04x = 21,565.31 × 8,553.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,627.04x = 184,458,016.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,458,016.47/15,627.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,803.77

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