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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,647.50, 21,593.31 and 8,937.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,647.50, 21,593.31 and 8,937.04 is: 12,332.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,647.50 : 21,593.31 = 8,937.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,647.50/21,593.31 = 8,937.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,647.50x = 21,593.31 × 8,937.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,647.50x = 192,980,275.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,980,275.20/15,647.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,332.98

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