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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,626.96, 21,564.60 and 8,912.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,626.96, 21,564.60 and 8,912.96 is: 12,299.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,626.96 : 21,564.60 = 8,912.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,626.96/21,564.60 = 8,912.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,626.96x = 21,564.60 × 8,912.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,626.96x = 192,204,417.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,204,417.22/15,626.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,299.54

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