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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,348.74, 21,181.06 and 8,634.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,348.74, 21,181.06 and 8,634.36 is: 11,915.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,348.74 : 21,181.06 = 8,634.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,348.74/21,181.06 = 8,634.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,348.74x = 21,181.06 × 8,634.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,348.74x = 182,884,897.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,884,897.22/15,348.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,915.30

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