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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,350.27, 21,181.88 and 8,635.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,350.27, 21,181.88 and 8,635.76 is: 11,916.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,350.27 : 21,181.88 = 8,635.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,350.27/21,181.88 = 8,635.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,350.27x = 21,181.88 × 8,635.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,350.27x = 182,921,482.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,921,482.94/15,350.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,916.50

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