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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,628.49, 21,563.06 and 8,911.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,628.49, 21,563.06 and 8,911.67 is: 12,295.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,628.49 : 21,563.06 = 8,911.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,628.49/21,563.06 = 8,911.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,628.49x = 21,563.06 × 8,911.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,628.49x = 192,162,884.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,162,884.26/15,628.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,295.68

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