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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,626.74, 21,562.32 and 8,912.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,626.74, 21,562.32 and 8,912.50 is: 12,297.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,626.74 : 21,562.32 = 8,912.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,626.74/21,562.32 = 8,912.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,626.74x = 21,562.32 × 8,912.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,626.74x = 192,174,177
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,174,177/15,626.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,297.78

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