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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,362.78, 21,200.78 and 8,647.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,362.78, 21,200.78 and 8,647.10 is: 11,933.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,362.78 : 21,200.78 = 8,647.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,362.78/21,200.78 = 8,647.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,362.78x = 21,200.78 × 8,647.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,362.78x = 183,325,317.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,325,317.74/15,362.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,933.08

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