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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,627.78, 21,566.39 and 8,554.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,627.78, 21,566.39 and 8,554.26 is: 11,804.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,627.78 : 21,566.39 = 8,554.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,627.78/21,566.39 = 8,554.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,627.78x = 21,566.39 × 8,554.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,627.78x = 184,484,464.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,484,464.55/15,627.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,804.91

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