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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,365.07, 21,205.82 and 8,652.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,365.07, 21,205.82 and 8,652.01 is: 11,940.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,365.07 : 21,205.82 = 8,652.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,365.07/21,205.82 = 8,652.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,365.07x = 21,205.82 × 8,652.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,365.07x = 183,472,966.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,472,966.70/15,365.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,940.91

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