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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,712.07, 21,676.49 and 8,994.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,712.07, 21,676.49 and 8,994.08 is: 12,408.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,712.07 : 21,676.49 = 8,994.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,712.07/21,676.49 = 8,994.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,712.07x = 21,676.49 × 8,994.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,712.07x = 194,960,094.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,960,094.40/15,712.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,408.30

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