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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,643.96, 21,589.26 and 8,930.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,643.96, 21,589.26 and 8,930.68 is: 12,324.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,643.96 : 21,589.26 = 8,930.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,643.96/21,589.26 = 8,930.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,643.96x = 21,589.26 × 8,930.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,643.96x = 192,806,772.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,806,772.50/15,643.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,324.68

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