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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,667.52, 21,621.36 and 8,954.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,667.52, 21,621.36 and 8,954.08 is: 12,356.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,667.52 : 21,621.36 = 8,954.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,667.52/21,621.36 = 8,954.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,667.52x = 21,621.36 × 8,954.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,667.52x = 193,599,387.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,599,387.15/15,667.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,356.73

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