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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,350.77, 21,182.56 and 8,636.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,350.77, 21,182.56 and 8,636.25 is: 11,917.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,350.77 : 21,182.56 = 8,636.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,350.77/21,182.56 = 8,636.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,350.77x = 21,182.56 × 8,636.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,350.77x = 182,937,883.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,937,883.80/15,350.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,917.18

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