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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,647.28, 21,594.17 and 8,935.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,647.28, 21,594.17 and 8,935.01 is: 12,330.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,647.28 : 21,594.17 = 8,935.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,647.28/21,594.17 = 8,935.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,647.28x = 21,594.17 × 8,935.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,647.28x = 192,944,124.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,944,124.89/15,647.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,330.84

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