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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,365.44, 21,204.71 and 8,651.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,365.44, 21,204.71 and 8,651.32 is: 11,939.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,365.44 : 21,204.71 = 8,651.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,365.44/21,204.71 = 8,651.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,365.44x = 21,204.71 × 8,651.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,365.44x = 183,448,731.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,448,731.72/15,365.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,939.05

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