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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,436.34, 21,302.12 and 8,362.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,436.34, 21,302.12 and 8,362.79 is: 11,540.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,436.34 : 21,302.12 = 8,362.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,436.34/21,302.12 = 8,362.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,436.34x = 21,302.12 × 8,362.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,436.34x = 178,145,070.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,145,070.51/15,436.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,540.63

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