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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,625.24, 21,560.88 and 8,910.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,625.24, 21,560.88 and 8,910.16 is: 12,294.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,625.24 : 21,560.88 = 8,910.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,625.24/21,560.88 = 8,910.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,625.24x = 21,560.88 × 8,910.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,625.24x = 192,110,890.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,110,890.54/15,625.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,294.91

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