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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,629.83, 21,568.34 and 8,554.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,629.83, 21,568.34 and 8,554.88 is: 11,805.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,629.83 : 21,568.34 = 8,554.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,629.83/21,568.34 = 8,554.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,629.83x = 21,568.34 × 8,554.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,629.83x = 184,514,635.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,514,635.81/15,629.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,805.29

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