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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,436.13, 21,301.94 and 8,362.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,436.13, 21,301.94 and 8,362.56 is: 11,540.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,436.13 : 21,301.94 = 8,362.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,436.13/21,301.94 = 8,362.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,436.13x = 21,301.94 × 8,362.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,436.13x = 178,138,772.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,138,772.27/15,436.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,540.38

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