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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,629.34, 21,568.51 and 8,555.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,629.34, 21,568.51 and 8,555.78 is: 11,806.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,629.34 : 21,568.51 = 8,555.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,629.34/21,568.51 = 8,555.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,629.34x = 21,568.51 × 8,555.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,629.34x = 184,535,491.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,535,491.10/15,629.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,806.99

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