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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,629.13, 21,569.49 and 8,915.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,629.13, 21,569.49 and 8,915.04 is: 12,303.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,629.13 : 21,569.49 = 8,915.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,629.13/21,569.49 = 8,915.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,629.13x = 21,569.49 × 8,915.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,629.13x = 192,292,866.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,292,866.13/15,629.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,303.49

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