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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,368.17, 21,210.09 and 8,655.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,368.17, 21,210.09 and 8,655.11 is: 11,945.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,368.17 : 21,210.09 = 8,655.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,368.17/21,210.09 = 8,655.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,368.17x = 21,210.09 × 8,655.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,368.17x = 183,575,556.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,575,556.01/15,368.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,945.18

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