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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,365.16, 21,202.70 and 8,649.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,365.16, 21,202.70 and 8,649.45 is: 11,935.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,365.16 : 21,202.70 = 8,649.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,365.16/21,202.70 = 8,649.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,365.16x = 21,202.70 × 8,649.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,365.16x = 183,391,693.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,391,693.52/15,365.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,935.55

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