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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,699.58, 21,666.62 and 8,987.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,699.58, 21,666.62 and 8,987.31 is: 12,403.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,699.58 : 21,666.62 = 8,987.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,699.58/21,666.62 = 8,987.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,699.58x = 21,666.62 × 8,987.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,699.58x = 194,724,653.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,724,653.06/15,699.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,403.18

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