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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,642.34, 21,581.10 and 8,923.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,642.34, 21,581.10 and 8,923.14 is: 12,310.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,642.34 : 21,581.10 = 8,923.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,642.34/21,581.10 = 8,923.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,642.34x = 21,581.10 × 8,923.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,642.34x = 192,571,176.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,571,176.65/15,642.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,310.90

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