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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,350.74, 21,183.81 and 8,636.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,350.74, 21,183.81 and 8,636.37 is: 11,918.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,350.74 : 21,183.81 = 8,636.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,350.74/21,183.81 = 8,636.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,350.74x = 21,183.81 × 8,636.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,350.74x = 182,951,221.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,951,221.17/15,350.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,918.07

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