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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,627.61, 21,566.11 and 8,554.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,627.61, 21,566.11 and 8,554.07 is: 11,804.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,627.61 : 21,566.11 = 8,554.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,627.61/21,566.11 = 8,554.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,627.61x = 21,566.11 × 8,554.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,627.61x = 184,477,863.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,477,863.97/15,627.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,804.62

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