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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,641.99, 21,585.93 and 8,929.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,641.99, 21,585.93 and 8,929.73 is: 12,323.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,641.99 : 21,585.93 = 8,929.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,641.99/21,585.93 = 8,929.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,641.99x = 21,585.93 × 8,929.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,641.99x = 192,756,374.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,756,374.12/15,641.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,323.01

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