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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,667.30, 21,619.50 and 8,951.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,667.30, 21,619.50 and 8,951.59 is: 12,352.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,667.30 : 21,619.50 = 8,951.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,667.30/21,619.50 = 8,951.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,667.30x = 21,619.50 × 8,951.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,667.30x = 193,528,791.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,528,791.91/15,667.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,352.41

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