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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,358.25, 21,195.45 and 8,644.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,358.25, 21,195.45 and 8,644.52 is: 11,930.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,358.25 : 21,195.45 = 8,644.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,358.25/21,195.45 = 8,644.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,358.25x = 21,195.45 × 8,644.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,358.25x = 183,224,385.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,224,385.46/15,358.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,930.03

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