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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,644.84, 21,584.44 and 8,925.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,644.84, 21,584.44 and 8,925.60 is: 12,314.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,644.84 : 21,584.44 = 8,925.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,644.84/21,584.44 = 8,925.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,644.84x = 21,584.44 × 8,925.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,644.84x = 192,654,077.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,654,077.66/15,644.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,314.22

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