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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,712.77, 21,684.66 and 8,999.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,712.77, 21,684.66 and 8,999.31 is: 12,419.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,712.77 : 21,684.66 = 8,999.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,712.77/21,684.66 = 8,999.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,712.77x = 21,684.66 × 8,999.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,712.77x = 195,146,977.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,146,977.58/15,712.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,419.64

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