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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,657.53, 21,607.56 and 8,944.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,657.53, 21,607.56 and 8,944.05 is: 12,342.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,657.53 : 21,607.56 = 8,944.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,657.53/21,607.56 = 8,944.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,657.53x = 21,607.56 × 8,944.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,657.53x = 193,259,097.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,259,097.02/15,657.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,342.89

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