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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,713.55, 21,683.03 and 8,998.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,713.55, 21,683.03 and 8,998.54 is: 12,417.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,713.55 : 21,683.03 = 8,998.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,713.55/21,683.03 = 8,998.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,713.55x = 21,683.03 × 8,998.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,713.55x = 195,115,513.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,115,513.58/15,713.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,417.02

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