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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,682.06, 21,642.36 and 8,967.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,682.06, 21,642.36 and 8,967.51 is: 12,375.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,682.06 : 21,642.36 = 8,967.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,682.06/21,642.36 = 8,967.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,682.06x = 21,642.36 × 8,967.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,682.06x = 194,078,121.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,078,121.76/15,682.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,375.81

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