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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,627.73, 21,566.28 and 8,554.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,627.73, 21,566.28 and 8,554.19 is: 11,804.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,627.73 : 21,566.28 = 8,554.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,627.73/21,566.28 = 8,554.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,627.73x = 21,566.28 × 8,554.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,627.73x = 184,482,013.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,482,013.94/15,627.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,804.79

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