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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,683.22, 21,641.50 and 8,967.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,683.22, 21,641.50 and 8,967.76 is: 12,374.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,683.22 : 21,641.50 = 8,967.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,683.22/21,641.50 = 8,967.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,683.22x = 21,641.50 × 8,967.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,683.22x = 194,075,882.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,075,882.10/15,683.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,374.75

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