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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,688.80, 21,652.04 and 8,973.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,688.80, 21,652.04 and 8,973.11 is: 12,383.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,688.80 : 21,652.04 = 8,973.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,688.80/21,652.04 = 8,973.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,688.80x = 21,652.04 × 8,973.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,688.80x = 194,285,983.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,285,983.52/15,688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,383.74

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