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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,660.46, 21,612.99 and 8,947.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,660.46, 21,612.99 and 8,947.18 is: 12,348.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,660.46 : 21,612.99 = 8,947.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,660.46/21,612.99 = 8,947.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,660.46x = 21,612.99 × 8,947.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,660.46x = 193,375,311.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,375,311.87/15,660.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,348.00

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