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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,692.24, 21,655.08 and 8,978.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,692.24, 21,655.08 and 8,978.96 is: 12,390.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,692.24 : 21,655.08 = 8,978.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,692.24/21,655.08 = 8,978.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,692.24x = 21,655.08 × 8,978.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,692.24x = 194,440,097.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,440,097.12/15,692.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,390.84

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