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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,672.42, 21,626.60 and 8,956.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,672.42, 21,626.60 and 8,956.71 is: 12,359.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,672.42 : 21,626.60 = 8,956.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,672.42/21,626.60 = 8,956.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,672.42x = 21,626.60 × 8,956.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,672.42x = 193,703,139.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,703,139.70/15,672.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,359.49

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