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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,647.34, 21,587.91 and 8,928.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,647.34, 21,587.91 and 8,928.06 is: 12,317.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,647.34 : 21,587.91 = 8,928.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,647.34/21,587.91 = 8,928.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,647.34x = 21,587.91 × 8,928.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,647.34x = 192,738,155.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,738,155.75/15,647.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,317.63

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