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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,363.09, 21,201.08 and 8,648.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,363.09, 21,201.08 and 8,648.77 is: 11,935.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,363.09 : 21,201.08 = 8,648.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,363.09/21,201.08 = 8,648.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,363.09x = 21,201.08 × 8,648.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,363.09x = 183,363,264.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,363,264.67/15,363.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,935.31

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