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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,350.70, 21,183.94 and 8,636.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,350.70, 21,183.94 and 8,636.33 is: 11,918.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,350.70 : 21,183.94 = 8,636.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,350.70/21,183.94 = 8,636.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,350.70x = 21,183.94 × 8,636.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,350.70x = 182,951,496.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,951,496.54/15,350.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,918.12

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