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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,357.93, 21,193.68 and 8,643.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,357.93, 21,193.68 and 8,643.54 is: 11,927.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,357.93 : 21,193.68 = 8,643.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,357.93/21,193.68 = 8,643.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,357.93x = 21,193.68 × 8,643.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,357.93x = 183,188,420.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,188,420.83/15,357.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,927.94

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