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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,635.52, 21,576.44 and 8,923.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,635.52, 21,576.44 and 8,923.28 is: 12,313.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,635.52 : 21,576.44 = 8,923.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,635.52/21,576.44 = 8,923.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,635.52x = 21,576.44 × 8,923.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,635.52x = 192,532,615.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,532,615.52/15,635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,313.80

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