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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,662.08, 21,614.18 and 8,946.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,662.08, 21,614.18 and 8,946.28 is: 12,346.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,662.08 : 21,614.18 = 8,946.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,662.08/21,614.18 = 8,946.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,662.08x = 21,614.18 × 8,946.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,662.08x = 193,366,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,366,506.25/15,662.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,346.16

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