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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,637.34, 21,579.32 and 8,922.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,637.34, 21,579.32 and 8,922.58 is: 12,313.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,637.34 : 21,579.32 = 8,922.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,637.34/21,579.32 = 8,922.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,637.34x = 21,579.32 × 8,922.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,637.34x = 192,543,209.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,543,209.05/15,637.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,313.04

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