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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,709.95, 21,683.45 and 8,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,709.95, 21,683.45 and 8,999.40 is: 12,421.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,709.95 : 21,683.45 = 8,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,709.95/21,683.45 = 8,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,709.95x = 21,683.45 × 8,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,709.95x = 195,138,093.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,138,093.12/15,709.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,421.31

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