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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,336.10, 21,162.86 and 8,621.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,336.10, 21,162.86 and 8,621.64 is: 11,897.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,336.10 : 21,162.86 = 8,621.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,336.10/21,162.86 = 8,621.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,336.10x = 21,162.86 × 8,621.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,336.10x = 182,458,517.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,458,517.18/15,336.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,897.32

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