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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,669.32, 21,623.46 and 8,954.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,669.32, 21,623.46 and 8,954.87 is: 12,357.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,669.32 : 21,623.46 = 8,954.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,669.32/21,623.46 = 8,954.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,669.32x = 21,623.46 × 8,954.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,669.32x = 193,635,273.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,635,273.25/15,669.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,357.61

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