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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,359.40, 21,194.49 and 8,644.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,359.40, 21,194.49 and 8,644.92 is: 11,929.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,359.40 : 21,194.49 = 8,644.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,359.40/21,194.49 = 8,644.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,359.40x = 21,194.49 × 8,644.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,359.40x = 183,224,670.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,224,670.49/15,359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,929.16

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