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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,660, 21,609.40 and 8,945.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,660, 21,609.40 and 8,945.62 is: 12,344.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,660 : 21,609.40 = 8,945.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,660/21,609.40 = 8,945.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,660x = 21,609.40 × 8,945.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,660x = 193,309,480.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,309,480.83/15,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,344.16

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