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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,436.30, 21,302.09 and 8,362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,436.30, 21,302.09 and 8,362.72 is: 11,540.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,436.30 : 21,302.09 = 8,362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,436.30/21,302.09 = 8,362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,436.30x = 21,302.09 × 8,362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,436.30x = 178,143,265.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,143,265.76/15,436.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,540.55

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