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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,627.75, 21,566.51 and 8,554.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,627.75, 21,566.51 and 8,554.02 is: 11,804.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,627.75 : 21,566.51 = 8,554.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,627.75/21,566.51 = 8,554.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,627.75x = 21,566.51 × 8,554.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,627.75x = 184,480,315.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,480,315.10/15,627.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,804.66

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