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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,639.41, 21,582.80 and 8,832.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,639.41, 21,582.80 and 8,832.88 is: 12,189.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,639.41 : 21,582.80 = 8,832.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,639.41/21,582.80 = 8,832.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,639.41x = 21,582.80 × 8,832.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,639.41x = 190,638,311.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,638,311.86/15,639.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,189.61

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