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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,576.06, 21,494.96 and 8,863

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,576.06, 21,494.96 and 8,863 is: 12,230.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,576.06 : 21,494.96 = 8,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,576.06/21,494.96 = 8,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,576.06x = 21,494.96 × 8,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,576.06x = 190,509,830.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,509,830.48/15,576.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,230.94

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