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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,628.66, 21,567.58 and 8,555.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,628.66, 21,567.58 and 8,555.52 is: 11,806.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,628.66 : 21,567.58 = 8,555.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,628.66/21,567.58 = 8,555.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,628.66x = 21,567.58 × 8,555.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,628.66x = 184,521,862.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,521,862.04/15,628.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,806.63

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