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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,636.53, 21,573.07 and 8,917.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,636.53, 21,573.07 and 8,917.34 is: 12,302.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,636.53 : 21,573.07 = 8,917.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,636.53/21,573.07 = 8,917.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,636.53x = 21,573.07 × 8,917.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,636.53x = 192,374,269.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,374,269.88/15,636.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,302.87

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