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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,367.82, 21,206.77 and 8,653.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,367.82, 21,206.77 and 8,653.23 is: 11,941.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,367.82 : 21,206.77 = 8,653.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,367.82/21,206.77 = 8,653.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,367.82x = 21,206.77 × 8,653.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,367.82x = 183,507,036.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,507,036.73/15,367.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,941.00

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