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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,609.06, 21,538.98 and 8,894.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,609.06, 21,538.98 and 8,894.16 is: 12,273.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,609.06 : 21,538.98 = 8,894.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,609.06/21,538.98 = 8,894.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,609.06x = 21,538.98 × 8,894.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,609.06x = 191,571,134.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,571,134.36/15,609.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,273.07

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