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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,647.44, 21,594.33 and 8,935.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,647.44, 21,594.33 and 8,935.23 is: 12,331.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,647.44 : 21,594.33 = 8,935.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,647.44/21,594.33 = 8,935.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,647.44x = 21,594.33 × 8,935.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,647.44x = 192,950,219.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,950,219.61/15,647.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,331.10

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