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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,689.30, 21,652.73 and 8,973.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,689.30, 21,652.73 and 8,973.61 is: 12,384.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,689.30 : 21,652.73 = 8,973.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,689.30/21,652.73 = 8,973.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,689.30x = 21,652.73 × 8,973.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,689.30x = 194,303,154.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,303,154.46/15,689.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,384.44

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