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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,832.68, 21,848.30 and 8,662.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,832.68, 21,848.30 and 8,662.44 is: 11,953.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,832.68 : 21,848.30 = 8,662.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,832.68/21,848.30 = 8,662.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,832.68x = 21,848.30 × 8,662.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,832.68x = 189,259,587.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,259,587.85/15,832.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,953.73

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