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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,364.01, 21,202.21 and 8,649.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,364.01, 21,202.21 and 8,649.72 is: 11,936.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,364.01 : 21,202.21 = 8,649.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,364.01/21,202.21 = 8,649.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,364.01x = 21,202.21 × 8,649.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,364.01x = 183,393,179.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,393,179.88/15,364.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,936.54

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