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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,351.08, 21,184.28 and 8,545.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,351.08, 21,184.28 and 8,545.06 is: 11,792.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,351.08 : 21,184.28 = 8,545.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,351.08/21,184.28 = 8,545.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,351.08x = 21,184.28 × 8,545.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,351.08x = 181,020,943.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,020,943.66/15,351.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,792.07

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