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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,348.67, 21,175.17 and 8,632.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,348.67, 21,175.17 and 8,632.75 is: 11,909.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,348.67 : 21,175.17 = 8,632.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,348.67/21,175.17 = 8,632.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,348.67x = 21,175.17 × 8,632.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,348.67x = 182,799,948.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,799,948.82/15,348.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,909.82

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