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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,435.67, 21,301.14 and 8,362.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,435.67, 21,301.14 and 8,362.11 is: 11,539.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,435.67 : 21,301.14 = 8,362.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,435.67/21,301.14 = 8,362.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,435.67x = 21,301.14 × 8,362.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,435.67x = 178,122,475.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,122,475.81/15,435.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,539.67

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