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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,363.99, 21,202.20 and 8,649.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,363.99, 21,202.20 and 8,649.68 is: 11,936.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,363.99 : 21,202.20 = 8,649.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,363.99/21,202.20 = 8,649.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,363.99x = 21,202.20 × 8,649.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,363.99x = 183,392,139.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,392,139.29/15,363.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,936.49

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