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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,358.28, 21,196.32 and 8,644.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,358.28, 21,196.32 and 8,644.20 is: 11,930.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,358.28 : 21,196.32 = 8,644.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,358.28/21,196.32 = 8,644.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,358.28x = 21,196.32 × 8,644.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,358.28x = 183,225,229.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,225,229.34/15,358.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,930.06

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