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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,356.93, 21,192.30 and 8,642.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,356.93, 21,192.30 and 8,642.54 is: 11,926.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,356.93 : 21,192.30 = 8,642.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,356.93/21,192.30 = 8,642.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,356.93x = 21,192.30 × 8,642.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,356.93x = 183,155,194.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,155,194.48/15,356.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,926.55

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