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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,708.20, 21,681.04 and 8,997.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,708.20, 21,681.04 and 8,997.69 is: 12,418.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,708.20 : 21,681.04 = 8,997.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,708.20/21,681.04 = 8,997.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,708.20x = 21,681.04 × 8,997.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,708.20x = 195,079,276.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,079,276.80/15,708.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,418.95

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