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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,658.90, 21,609.42 and 8,853.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,658.90, 21,609.42 and 8,853.27 is: 12,217.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,658.90 : 21,609.42 = 8,853.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,658.90/21,609.42 = 8,853.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,658.90x = 21,609.42 × 8,853.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,658.90x = 191,313,915.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,313,915.57/15,658.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,217.58

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