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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,658.31, 21,607.65 and 8,942.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,658.31, 21,607.65 and 8,942.62 is: 12,340.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,658.31 : 21,607.65 = 8,942.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,658.31/21,607.65 = 8,942.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,658.31x = 21,607.65 × 8,942.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,658.31x = 193,229,003.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,229,003.04/15,658.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,340.35

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