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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,712.45, 21,677.00 and 8,994.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,712.45, 21,677.00 and 8,994.45 is: 12,408.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,712.45 : 21,677.00 = 8,994.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,712.45/21,677.00 = 8,994.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,712.45x = 21,677.00 × 8,994.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,712.45x = 194,972,728.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,972,728.97/15,712.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,408.81

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