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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,336.03, 21,165.60 and 8,621.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,336.03, 21,165.60 and 8,621.94 is: 11,899.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,336.03 : 21,165.60 = 8,621.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,336.03/21,165.60 = 8,621.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,336.03x = 21,165.60 × 8,621.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,336.03x = 182,488,533.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,488,533.26/15,336.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,899.33

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