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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,632.81, 21,575.34 and 8,916.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,632.81, 21,575.34 and 8,916.90 is: 12,306.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,632.81 : 21,575.34 = 8,916.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,632.81/21,575.34 = 8,916.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,632.81x = 21,575.34 × 8,916.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,632.81x = 192,385,149.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,385,149.25/15,632.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,306.50

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