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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,695.61, 21,661.47 and 8,982.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,695.61, 21,661.47 and 8,982.20 is: 12,396.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,695.61 : 21,661.47 = 8,982.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,695.61/21,661.47 = 8,982.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,695.61x = 21,661.47 × 8,982.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,695.61x = 194,567,502.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,567,502.62/15,695.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,396.30

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