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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,630.27, 21,569.34 and 8,915.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,630.27, 21,569.34 and 8,915.76 is: 12,303.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,630.27 : 21,569.34 = 8,915.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,630.27/21,569.34 = 8,915.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,630.27x = 21,569.34 × 8,915.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,630.27x = 192,307,058.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,307,058.80/15,630.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,303.50

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