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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,717.25, 21,683.67 and 8,999.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,717.25, 21,683.67 and 8,999.29 is: 12,415.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,717.25 : 21,683.67 = 8,999.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,717.25/21,683.67 = 8,999.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,717.25x = 21,683.67 × 8,999.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,717.25x = 195,137,634.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,137,634.59/15,717.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,415.51

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