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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,348.90, 21,179.97 and 8,634.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,348.90, 21,179.97 and 8,634.39 is: 11,914.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,348.90 : 21,179.97 = 8,634.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,348.90/21,179.97 = 8,634.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,348.90x = 21,179.97 × 8,634.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,348.90x = 182,876,121.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,876,121.17/15,348.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,914.61

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