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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,667.41, 21,622.16 and 8,952.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,667.41, 21,622.16 and 8,952.88 is: 12,355.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,667.41 : 21,622.16 = 8,952.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,667.41/21,622.16 = 8,952.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,667.41x = 21,622.16 × 8,952.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,667.41x = 193,580,603.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,580,603.82/15,667.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,355.62

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