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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,627.08, 21,565.88 and 8,553.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,627.08, 21,565.88 and 8,553.50 is: 11,804.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,627.08 : 21,565.88 = 8,553.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,627.08/21,565.88 = 8,553.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,627.08x = 21,565.88 × 8,553.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,627.08x = 184,463,754.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,463,754.58/15,627.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,804.11

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