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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,685.92, 21,646.69 and 8,971.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,685.92, 21,646.69 and 8,971.14 is: 12,380.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,685.92 : 21,646.69 = 8,971.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,685.92/21,646.69 = 8,971.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,685.92x = 21,646.69 × 8,971.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,685.92x = 194,195,508.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,195,508.53/15,685.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,380.25

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