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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,338.02, 21,166.37 and 8,623.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,338.02, 21,166.37 and 8,623.66 is: 11,900.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,338.02 : 21,166.37 = 8,623.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,338.02/21,166.37 = 8,623.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,338.02x = 21,166.37 × 8,623.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,338.02x = 182,531,535.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,531,535.20/15,338.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,900.59

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