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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,644.88, 21,589.47 and 8,930.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,644.88, 21,589.47 and 8,930.34 is: 12,323.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,644.88 : 21,589.47 = 8,930.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,644.88/21,589.47 = 8,930.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,644.88x = 21,589.47 × 8,930.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,644.88x = 192,801,307.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,801,307.52/15,644.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,323.60

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