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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,647.56, 21,588.24 and 8,928.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,647.56, 21,588.24 and 8,928.34 is: 12,318.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,647.56 : 21,588.24 = 8,928.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,647.56/21,588.24 = 8,928.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,647.56x = 21,588.24 × 8,928.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,647.56x = 192,747,146.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,747,146.72/15,647.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,318.03

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