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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,671.83, 21,626.59 and 8,958.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,671.83, 21,626.59 and 8,958.08 is: 12,361.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,671.83 : 21,626.59 = 8,958.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,671.83/21,626.59 = 8,958.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,671.83x = 21,626.59 × 8,958.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,671.83x = 193,732,723.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,732,723.35/15,671.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,361.84

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