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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,363.10, 21,198.05 and 8,649.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,363.10, 21,198.05 and 8,649.01 is: 11,933.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,363.10 : 21,198.05 = 8,649.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,363.10/21,198.05 = 8,649.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,363.10x = 21,198.05 × 8,649.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,363.10x = 183,342,210.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,342,210.77/15,363.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,933.93

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