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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,665.79, 21,618.41 and 8,495.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,665.79, 21,618.41 and 8,495.31 is: 11,723.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,665.79 : 21,618.41 = 8,495.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,665.79/21,618.41 = 8,495.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,665.79x = 21,618.41 × 8,495.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,665.79x = 183,655,052.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,655,052.18/15,665.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,723.32

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