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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,674.54, 21,630.87 and 8,960.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,674.54, 21,630.87 and 8,960.31 is: 12,365.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,674.54 : 21,630.87 = 8,960.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,674.54/21,630.87 = 8,960.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,674.54x = 21,630.87 × 8,960.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,674.54x = 193,819,300.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,819,300.77/15,674.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,365.23

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