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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,365.70, 21,205.80 and 8,652.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,365.70, 21,205.80 and 8,652.06 is: 11,940.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,365.70 : 21,205.80 = 8,652.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,365.70/21,205.80 = 8,652.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,365.70x = 21,205.80 × 8,652.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,365.70x = 183,473,853.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,473,853.95/15,365.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,940.48

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