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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,361.06, 21,200.31 and 8,648

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,361.06, 21,200.31 and 8,648 is: 11,935.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,361.06 : 21,200.31 = 8,648 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,361.06/21,200.31 = 8,648/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,361.06x = 21,200.31 × 8,648
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,361.06x = 183,340,280.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,340,280.88/15,361.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,935.39

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