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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,630.93, 21,568.67 and 8,916.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,630.93, 21,568.67 and 8,916.16 is: 12,303.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,630.93 : 21,568.67 = 8,916.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,630.93/21,568.67 = 8,916.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,630.93x = 21,568.67 × 8,916.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,630.93x = 192,309,630.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,309,630.05/15,630.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,303.15

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