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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,365.54, 21,202.82 and 8,651.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,365.54, 21,202.82 and 8,651.05 is: 11,937.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,365.54 : 21,202.82 = 8,651.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,365.54/21,202.82 = 8,651.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,365.54x = 21,202.82 × 8,651.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,365.54x = 183,426,655.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,426,655.96/15,365.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,937.53

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