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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,647.93, 21,592.04 and 8,933.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,647.93, 21,592.04 and 8,933.13 is: 12,326.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,647.93 : 21,592.04 = 8,933.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,647.93/21,592.04 = 8,933.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,647.93x = 21,592.04 × 8,933.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,647.93x = 192,884,455.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,884,455.62/15,647.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,326.52

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