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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,359.06, 21,196.17 and 8,645.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,359.06, 21,196.17 and 8,645.12 is: 11,930.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,359.06 : 21,196.17 = 8,645.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,359.06/21,196.17 = 8,645.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,359.06x = 21,196.17 × 8,645.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,359.06x = 183,243,327.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,243,327.21/15,359.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,930.64

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