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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,660.46, 21,610.99 and 8,945.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,660.46, 21,610.99 and 8,945.95 is: 12,345.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,660.46 : 21,610.99 = 8,945.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,660.46/21,610.99 = 8,945.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,660.46x = 21,610.99 × 8,945.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,660.46x = 193,330,835.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,330,835.99/15,660.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,345.16

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