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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,600.13, 21,528.36 and 8,886.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,600.13, 21,528.36 and 8,886.65 is: 12,263.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,600.13 : 21,528.36 = 8,886.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,600.13/21,528.36 = 8,886.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,600.13x = 21,528.36 × 8,886.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,600.13x = 191,314,892.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,314,892.75/15,600.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,263.67

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