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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,354.43, 21,188.87 and 8,640.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,354.43, 21,188.87 and 8,640.06 is: 11,923.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,354.43 : 21,188.87 = 8,640.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,354.43/21,188.87 = 8,640.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,354.43x = 21,188.87 × 8,640.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,354.43x = 183,073,108.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,073,108.13/15,354.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,923.15

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