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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,349.76, 21,176.68 and 8,633.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,349.76, 21,176.68 and 8,633.86 is: 11,911.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,349.76 : 21,176.68 = 8,633.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,349.76/21,176.68 = 8,633.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,349.76x = 21,176.68 × 8,633.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,349.76x = 182,836,490.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,836,490.38/15,349.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,911.36

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