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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,662.50, 21,615.72 and 8,948.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,662.50, 21,615.72 and 8,948.16 is: 12,349.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,662.50 : 21,615.72 = 8,948.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,662.50/21,615.72 = 8,948.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,662.50x = 21,615.72 × 8,948.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,662.50x = 193,420,921.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,420,921.08/15,662.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,349.30

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