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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,363.06, 21,201.44 and 8,648.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,363.06, 21,201.44 and 8,648.94 is: 11,935.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,363.06 : 21,201.44 = 8,648.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,363.06/21,201.44 = 8,648.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,363.06x = 21,201.44 × 8,648.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,363.06x = 183,369,982.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,369,982.47/15,363.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,935.77

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