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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,645.68, 21,593.14 and 8,929.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,645.68, 21,593.14 and 8,929.80 is: 12,324.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,645.68 : 21,593.14 = 8,929.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,645.68/21,593.14 = 8,929.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,645.68x = 21,593.14 × 8,929.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,645.68x = 192,822,421.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,822,421.57/15,645.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,324.32

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