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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,365.43, 21,203.03 and 8,649.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,365.43, 21,203.03 and 8,649.83 is: 11,936.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,365.43 : 21,203.03 = 8,649.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,365.43/21,203.03 = 8,649.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,365.43x = 21,203.03 × 8,649.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,365.43x = 183,402,679.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,402,679.62/15,365.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,936.06

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