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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,364.14, 21,204.54 and 8,651.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,364.14, 21,204.54 and 8,651.09 is: 11,939.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,364.14 : 21,204.54 = 8,651.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,364.14/21,204.54 = 8,651.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,364.14x = 21,204.54 × 8,651.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,364.14x = 183,442,277.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,442,277.93/15,364.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,939.64

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