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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,358.16, 21,193.80 and 8,644.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,358.16, 21,193.80 and 8,644.16 is: 11,928.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,358.16 : 21,193.80 = 8,644.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,358.16/21,193.80 = 8,644.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,358.16x = 21,193.80 × 8,644.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,358.16x = 183,202,598.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,202,598.21/15,358.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,928.68

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