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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,628.08, 21,567.26 and 8,554.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,628.08, 21,567.26 and 8,554.50 is: 11,805.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,628.08 : 21,567.26 = 8,554.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,628.08/21,567.26 = 8,554.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,628.08x = 21,567.26 × 8,554.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,628.08x = 184,497,125.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,497,125.67/15,628.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,805.49

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