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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,669.99, 21,623.76 and 8,954.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,669.99, 21,623.76 and 8,954.73 is: 12,357.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,669.99 : 21,623.76 = 8,954.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,669.99/21,623.76 = 8,954.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,669.99x = 21,623.76 × 8,954.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,669.99x = 193,634,932.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,634,932.38/15,669.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,357.06

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