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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,644.99, 21,586.85 and 8,932.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,644.99, 21,586.85 and 8,932.80 is: 12,325.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,644.99 : 21,586.85 = 8,932.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,644.99/21,586.85 = 8,932.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,644.99x = 21,586.85 × 8,932.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,644.99x = 192,831,002.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,831,002.51/15,644.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,325.42

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