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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,624.78, 21,566.73 and 8,914.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,624.78, 21,566.73 and 8,914.07 is: 12,304.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,624.78 : 21,566.73 = 8,914.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,624.78/21,566.73 = 8,914.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,624.78x = 21,566.73 × 8,914.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,624.78x = 192,247,233.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,247,233.06/15,624.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,304.00

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