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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,631.68, 21,571.83 and 8,917.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,631.68, 21,571.83 and 8,917.26 is: 12,305.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,631.68 : 21,571.83 = 8,917.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,631.68/21,571.83 = 8,917.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,631.68x = 21,571.83 × 8,917.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,631.68x = 192,361,616.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,361,616.79/15,631.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,305.88

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