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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,686.03, 21,645.38 and 8,970.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,686.03, 21,645.38 and 8,970.58 is: 12,378.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,686.03 : 21,645.38 = 8,970.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,686.03/21,645.38 = 8,970.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,686.03x = 21,645.38 × 8,970.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,686.03x = 194,171,662.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,171,662.40/15,686.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,378.63

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