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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,656.98, 21,604.50 and 8,942.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,656.98, 21,604.50 and 8,942.14 is: 12,338.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,656.98 : 21,604.50 = 8,942.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,656.98/21,604.50 = 8,942.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,656.98x = 21,604.50 × 8,942.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,656.98x = 193,190,463.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,190,463.63/15,656.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,338.94

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