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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,350.16, 21,182.36 and 8,636.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,350.16, 21,182.36 and 8,636.07 is: 11,917.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,350.16 : 21,182.36 = 8,636.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,350.16/21,182.36 = 8,636.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,350.16x = 21,182.36 × 8,636.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,350.16x = 182,932,300.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,932,300.54/15,350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,917.29

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