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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,435.72, 21,301.31 and 8,362.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,435.72, 21,301.31 and 8,362.13 is: 11,539.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,435.72 : 21,301.31 = 8,362.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,435.72/21,301.31 = 8,362.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,435.72x = 21,301.31 × 8,362.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,435.72x = 178,124,237.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,124,237.79/15,435.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,539.74

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