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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,628.06, 21,566.70 and 8,554.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,628.06, 21,566.70 and 8,554.48 is: 11,805.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,628.06 : 21,566.70 = 8,554.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,628.06/21,566.70 = 8,554.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,628.06x = 21,566.70 × 8,554.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,628.06x = 184,491,903.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,491,903.82/15,628.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,805.17

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