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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,626.66, 21,569.31 and 8,915.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,626.66, 21,569.31 and 8,915.94 is: 12,306.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,626.66 : 21,569.31 = 8,915.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,626.66/21,569.31 = 8,915.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,626.66x = 21,569.31 × 8,915.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,626.66x = 192,310,673.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,310,673.80/15,626.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,306.58

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