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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,600.34, 21,527.98 and 8,886.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,600.34, 21,527.98 and 8,886.92 is: 12,263.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,600.34 : 21,527.98 = 8,886.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,600.34/21,527.98 = 8,886.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,600.34x = 21,527.98 × 8,886.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,600.34x = 191,317,436.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,317,436.02/15,600.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,263.67

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