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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,365.57, 21,203.67 and 8,650.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,365.57, 21,203.67 and 8,650.97 is: 11,937.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,365.57 : 21,203.67 = 8,650.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,365.57/21,203.67 = 8,650.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,365.57x = 21,203.67 × 8,650.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,365.57x = 183,432,319.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,432,319.00/15,365.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,937.88

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