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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,663.15, 21,613.16 and 8,949.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,663.15, 21,613.16 and 8,949.22 is: 12,348.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,663.15 : 21,613.16 = 8,949.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,663.15/21,613.16 = 8,949.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,663.15x = 21,613.16 × 8,949.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,663.15x = 193,420,827.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,420,827.61/15,663.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,348.78

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