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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,711.99, 21,679.44 and 8,813.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,711.99, 21,679.44 and 8,813.38 is: 12,160.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,711.99 : 21,679.44 = 8,813.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,711.99/21,679.44 = 8,813.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,711.99x = 21,679.44 × 8,813.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,711.99x = 191,069,200.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,069,200.66/15,711.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,160.73

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