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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,366.57, 21,207.89 and 8,653.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,366.57, 21,207.89 and 8,653.51 is: 11,942.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,366.57 : 21,207.89 = 8,653.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,366.57/21,207.89 = 8,653.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,366.57x = 21,207.89 × 8,653.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,366.57x = 183,522,688.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,522,688.19/15,366.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,942.98

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