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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,676.30, 21,633.28 and 8,962.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,676.30, 21,633.28 and 8,962.06 is: 12,367.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,676.30 : 21,633.28 = 8,962.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,676.30/21,633.28 = 8,962.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,676.30x = 21,633.28 × 8,962.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,676.30x = 193,878,753.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,878,753.36/15,676.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,367.63

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