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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,366.08, 21,205.23 and 8,651.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,366.08, 21,205.23 and 8,651.81 is: 11,939.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,366.08 : 21,205.23 = 8,651.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,366.08/21,205.23 = 8,651.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,366.08x = 21,205.23 × 8,651.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,366.08x = 183,463,620.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,463,620.97/15,366.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,939.52

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