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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,638.34, 21,580.68 and 8,923.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,638.34, 21,580.68 and 8,923.59 is: 12,314.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,638.34 : 21,580.68 = 8,923.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,638.34/21,580.68 = 8,923.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,638.34x = 21,580.68 × 8,923.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,638.34x = 192,577,140.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,577,140.24/15,638.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,314.42

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