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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,643.50, 21,588.65 and 8,929.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,643.50, 21,588.65 and 8,929.19 is: 12,322.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,643.50 : 21,588.65 = 8,929.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,643.50/21,588.65 = 8,929.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,643.50x = 21,588.65 × 8,929.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,643.50x = 192,769,104.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,769,104.18/15,643.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,322.63

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