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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,657.90, 21,605.54 and 8,942.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,657.90, 21,605.54 and 8,942.09 is: 12,338.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,657.90 : 21,605.54 = 8,942.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,657.90/21,605.54 = 8,942.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,657.90x = 21,605.54 × 8,942.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,657.90x = 193,198,683.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,198,683.18/15,657.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,338.74

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