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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,436.07, 21,301.77 and 8,362.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,436.07, 21,301.77 and 8,362.49 is: 11,540.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,436.07 : 21,301.77 = 8,362.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,436.07/21,301.77 = 8,362.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,436.07x = 21,301.77 × 8,362.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,436.07x = 178,135,836.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,135,836.24/15,436.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,540.23

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