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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,668.52, 21,621.15 and 8,954.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,668.52, 21,621.15 and 8,954.13 is: 12,355.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,668.52 : 21,621.15 = 8,954.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,668.52/21,621.15 = 8,954.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,668.52x = 21,621.15 × 8,954.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,668.52x = 193,598,587.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,598,587.85/15,668.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,355.89

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