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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,638.06, 21,580.60 and 8,923.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,638.06, 21,580.60 and 8,923.62 is: 12,314.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,638.06 : 21,580.60 = 8,923.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,638.06/21,580.60 = 8,923.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,638.06x = 21,580.60 × 8,923.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,638.06x = 192,577,052.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,577,052.83/15,638.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,314.64

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