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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,690.47, 21,650.09 and 8,975.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,690.47, 21,650.09 and 8,975.16 is: 12,384.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,690.47 : 21,650.09 = 8,975.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,690.47/21,650.09 = 8,975.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,690.47x = 21,650.09 × 8,975.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,690.47x = 194,312,976.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,312,976.89/15,690.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,384.14

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