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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,359.00, 21,196.49 and 8,645.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,359.00, 21,196.49 and 8,645.27 is: 11,931.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,359.00 : 21,196.49 = 8,645.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,359.00/21,196.49 = 8,645.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,359.00x = 21,196.49 × 8,645.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,359.00x = 183,249,229.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,249,229.89/15,359.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,931.07

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