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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,695.60, 21,654.65 and 8,888.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,695.60, 21,654.65 and 8,888.69 is: 12,263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,695.60 : 21,654.65 = 8,888.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,695.60/21,654.65 = 8,888.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,695.60x = 21,654.65 × 8,888.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,695.60x = 192,481,426.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,481,426.47/15,695.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,263.40

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