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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,350.16, 21,181.62 and 8,635.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,350.16, 21,181.62 and 8,635.22 is: 11,915.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,350.16 : 21,181.62 = 8,635.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,350.16/21,181.62 = 8,635.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,350.16x = 21,181.62 × 8,635.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,350.16x = 182,907,842.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,907,842.75/15,350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,915.70

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