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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,673.82, 21,629.87 and 8,959.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,673.82, 21,629.87 and 8,959.60 is: 12,364.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,673.82 : 21,629.87 = 8,959.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,673.82/21,629.87 = 8,959.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,673.82x = 21,629.87 × 8,959.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,673.82x = 193,794,927.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,794,927.82/15,673.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,364.24

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