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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,337.71, 21,165.55 and 8,623.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,337.71, 21,165.55 and 8,623.62 is: 11,900.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,337.71 : 21,165.55 = 8,623.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,337.71/21,165.55 = 8,623.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,337.71x = 21,165.55 × 8,623.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,337.71x = 182,523,660.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,523,660.29/15,337.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,900.32

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