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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,710.94, 21,682.34 and 8,998.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,710.94, 21,682.34 and 8,998.68 is: 12,418.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,710.94 : 21,682.34 = 8,998.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,710.94/21,682.34 = 8,998.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,710.94x = 21,682.34 × 8,998.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,710.94x = 195,112,439.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,112,439.31/15,710.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,418.89

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