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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,626.88, 21,564.06 and 8,912.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,626.88, 21,564.06 and 8,912.82 is: 12,299.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,626.88 : 21,564.06 = 8,912.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,626.88/21,564.06 = 8,912.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,626.88x = 21,564.06 × 8,912.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,626.88x = 192,196,585.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,196,585.25/15,626.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,299.10

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