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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,706.64, 21,669.02 and 8,988.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,706.64, 21,669.02 and 8,988.66 is: 12,400.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,706.64 : 21,669.02 = 8,988.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,706.64/21,669.02 = 8,988.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,706.64x = 21,669.02 × 8,988.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,706.64x = 194,775,408.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,775,408.37/15,706.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,400.84

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