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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,637.53, 21,579.96 and 8,924.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,637.53, 21,579.96 and 8,924.05 is: 12,315.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,637.53 : 21,579.96 = 8,924.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,637.53/21,579.96 = 8,924.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,637.53x = 21,579.96 × 8,924.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,637.53x = 192,580,642.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,580,642.04/15,637.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,315.29

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