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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,627.11, 21,565.42 and 8,553.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,627.11, 21,565.42 and 8,553.53 is: 11,803.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,627.11 : 21,565.42 = 8,553.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,627.11/21,565.42 = 8,553.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,627.11x = 21,565.42 × 8,553.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,627.11x = 184,460,499.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,460,499.46/15,627.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,803.88

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