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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,366.57, 21,205.05 and 8,651.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,366.57, 21,205.05 and 8,651.97 is: 11,939.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,366.57 : 21,205.05 = 8,651.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,366.57/21,205.05 = 8,651.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,366.57x = 21,205.05 × 8,651.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,366.57x = 183,465,456.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,465,456.45/15,366.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,939.26

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