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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,578, 21,501.48 and 8,957.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,578, 21,501.48 and 8,957.84 is: 12,364.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,578 : 21,501.48 = 8,957.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,578/21,501.48 = 8,957.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,578x = 21,501.48 × 8,957.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,578x = 192,606,817.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,606,817.60/15,578
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,364.03

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