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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,362.04, 21,199.80 and 8,647.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,362.04, 21,199.80 and 8,647.62 is: 11,933.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,362.04 : 21,199.80 = 8,647.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,362.04/21,199.80 = 8,647.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,362.04x = 21,199.80 × 8,647.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,362.04x = 183,327,814.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,327,814.48/15,362.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,933.82

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