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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,666.80, 21,618.81 and 8,951.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,666.80, 21,618.81 and 8,951.09 is: 12,351.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,666.80 : 21,618.81 = 8,951.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,666.80/21,618.81 = 8,951.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,666.80x = 21,618.81 × 8,951.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,666.80x = 193,511,805.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,511,805.91/15,666.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,351.72

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