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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,349.91, 21,182.01 and 8,635.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,349.91, 21,182.01 and 8,635.82 is: 11,916.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,349.91 : 21,182.01 = 8,635.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,349.91/21,182.01 = 8,635.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,349.91x = 21,182.01 × 8,635.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,349.91x = 182,924,025.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,924,025.60/15,349.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,916.94

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