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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,716.25, 21,682.29 and 8,998.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,716.25, 21,682.29 and 8,998.29 is: 12,414.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,716.25 : 21,682.29 = 8,998.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,716.25/21,682.29 = 8,998.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,716.25x = 21,682.29 × 8,998.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,716.25x = 195,103,541.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,103,541.72/15,716.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,414.13

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