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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,686.94, 21,648.38 and 8,880.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,686.94, 21,648.38 and 8,880.45 is: 12,255.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,686.94 : 21,648.38 = 8,880.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,686.94/21,648.38 = 8,880.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,686.94x = 21,648.38 × 8,880.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,686.94x = 192,247,356.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,247,356.17/15,686.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,255.25

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