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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,349.22, 21,181.41 and 8,635.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,349.22, 21,181.41 and 8,635.13 is: 11,916.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,349.22 : 21,181.41 = 8,635.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,349.22/21,181.41 = 8,635.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,349.22x = 21,181.41 × 8,635.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,349.22x = 182,904,228.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,904,228.93/15,349.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,916.19

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