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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,668.91, 21,624.23 and 8,954.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,668.91, 21,624.23 and 8,954.38 is: 12,357.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,668.91 : 21,624.23 = 8,954.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,668.91/21,624.23 = 8,954.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,668.91x = 21,624.23 × 8,954.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,668.91x = 193,631,572.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,631,572.63/15,668.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,357.69

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