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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,676.88, 21,629.72 and 8,960.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,676.88, 21,629.72 and 8,960.08 is: 12,362.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,676.88 : 21,629.72 = 8,960.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,676.88/21,629.72 = 8,960.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,676.88x = 21,629.72 × 8,960.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,676.88x = 193,804,021.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,804,021.58/15,676.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,362.41

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