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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,657.40, 21,607.39 and 8,943.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,657.40, 21,607.39 and 8,943.92 is: 12,342.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,657.40 : 21,607.39 = 8,943.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,657.40/21,607.39 = 8,943.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,657.40x = 21,607.39 × 8,943.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,657.40x = 193,254,767.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,254,767.57/15,657.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,342.71

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