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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,651.32, 21,598.76 and 8,939.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,651.32, 21,598.76 and 8,939.04 is: 12,335.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,651.32 : 21,598.76 = 8,939.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,651.32/21,598.76 = 8,939.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,651.32x = 21,598.76 × 8,939.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,651.32x = 193,072,134.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,072,134.90/15,651.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,335.84

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