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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,364.07, 21,202.82 and 8,649.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,364.07, 21,202.82 and 8,649.93 is: 11,937.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,364.07 : 21,202.82 = 8,649.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,364.07/21,202.82 = 8,649.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,364.07x = 21,202.82 × 8,649.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,364.07x = 183,402,865.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,402,865.55/15,364.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,937.13

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