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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,662.94, 21,616 and 8,950.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,662.94, 21,616 and 8,950.62 is: 12,352.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,662.94 : 21,616 = 8,950.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,662.94/21,616 = 8,950.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,662.94x = 21,616 × 8,950.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,662.94x = 193,476,601.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,476,601.92/15,662.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,352.51

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