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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,628.22, 21,566.96 and 8,554.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,628.22, 21,566.96 and 8,554.66 is: 11,805.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,628.22 : 21,566.96 = 8,554.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,628.22/21,566.96 = 8,554.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,628.22x = 21,566.96 × 8,554.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,628.22x = 184,497,945.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,497,945.42/15,628.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,805.44

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