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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,361.07, 21,198.67 and 8,646.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,361.07, 21,198.67 and 8,646.94 is: 11,933.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,361.07 : 21,198.67 = 8,646.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,361.07/21,198.67 = 8,646.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,361.07x = 21,198.67 × 8,646.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,361.07x = 183,303,575.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,303,575.85/15,361.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,933.00

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