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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,365.37, 21,204.41 and 8,651.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,365.37, 21,204.41 and 8,651.01 is: 11,938.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,365.37 : 21,204.41 = 8,651.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,365.37/21,204.41 = 8,651.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,365.37x = 21,204.41 × 8,651.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,365.37x = 183,439,519.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,439,519.70/15,365.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,938.50

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