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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,687.03, 21,646.76 and 8,971.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,687.03, 21,646.76 and 8,971.58 is: 12,380.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,687.03 : 21,646.76 = 8,971.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,687.03/21,646.76 = 8,971.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,687.03x = 21,646.76 × 8,971.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,687.03x = 194,205,639.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,205,639.08/15,687.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,380.01

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