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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,633.68, 21,574.59 and 8,919.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,633.68, 21,574.59 and 8,919.26 is: 12,308.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,633.68 : 21,574.59 = 8,919.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,633.68/21,574.59 = 8,919.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,633.68x = 21,574.59 × 8,919.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,633.68x = 192,429,377.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,429,377.60/15,633.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,308.64

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