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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,363.69, 21,202.47 and 8,650.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,363.69, 21,202.47 and 8,650.55 is: 11,938.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,363.69 : 21,202.47 = 8,650.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,363.69/21,202.47 = 8,650.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,363.69x = 21,202.47 × 8,650.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,363.69x = 183,412,920.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,412,920.85/15,363.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,938.08

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