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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,348.59, 21,180.85 and 8,634.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,348.59, 21,180.85 and 8,634.20 is: 11,915.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,348.59 : 21,180.85 = 8,634.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,348.59/21,180.85 = 8,634.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,348.59x = 21,180.85 × 8,634.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,348.59x = 182,879,567.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,879,567.58/15,348.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,915.08

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