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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,336.50, 21,164.38 and 8,622.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,336.50, 21,164.38 and 8,622.06 is: 11,898.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,336.50 : 21,164.38 = 8,622.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,336.50/21,164.38 = 8,622.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,336.50x = 21,164.38 × 8,622.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,336.50x = 182,480,554.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,480,554.22/15,336.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,898.45

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