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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,358.73, 21,196.16 and 8,645.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,358.73, 21,196.16 and 8,645.03 is: 11,930.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,358.73 : 21,196.16 = 8,645.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,358.73/21,196.16 = 8,645.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,358.73x = 21,196.16 × 8,645.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,358.73x = 183,241,395.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,241,395.86/15,358.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,930.76

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