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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,629.25, 21,564.09 and 8,912.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,629.25, 21,564.09 and 8,912.43 is: 12,296.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,629.25 : 21,564.09 = 8,912.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,629.25/21,564.09 = 8,912.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,629.25x = 21,564.09 × 8,912.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,629.25x = 192,188,442.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,188,442.64/15,629.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,296.72

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