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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,364.35, 21,202.81 and 8,650.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,364.35, 21,202.81 and 8,650.02 is: 11,937.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,364.35 : 21,202.81 = 8,650.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,364.35/21,202.81 = 8,650.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,364.35x = 21,202.81 × 8,650.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,364.35x = 183,404,730.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,404,730.56/15,364.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,937.03

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