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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,631, 21,566.50 and 8,914.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,631, 21,566.50 and 8,914.18 is: 12,299.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,631 : 21,566.50 = 8,914.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,631/21,566.50 = 8,914.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,631x = 21,566.50 × 8,914.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,631x = 192,247,662.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,247,662.97/15,631
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,299.13

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