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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,349.30, 21,181.83 and 8,634.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,349.30, 21,181.83 and 8,634.93 is: 11,916.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,349.30 : 21,181.83 = 8,634.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,349.30/21,181.83 = 8,634.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,349.30x = 21,181.83 × 8,634.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,349.30x = 182,903,523.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,903,523.19/15,349.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,916.08

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