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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,629.40, 21,568.14 and 8,555.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,629.40, 21,568.14 and 8,555.40 is: 11,806.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,629.40 : 21,568.14 = 8,555.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,629.40/21,568.14 = 8,555.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,629.40x = 21,568.14 × 8,555.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,629.40x = 184,524,064.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,524,064.96/15,629.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,806.22

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