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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,625.40, 21,561.98 and 8,911.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,625.40, 21,561.98 and 8,911.31 is: 12,296.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,625.40 : 21,561.98 = 8,911.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,625.40/21,561.98 = 8,911.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,625.40x = 21,561.98 × 8,911.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,625.40x = 192,145,335.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,145,335.63/15,625.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,296.99

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