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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,436.53, 21,302.37 and 8,362.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,436.53, 21,302.37 and 8,362.97 is: 11,540.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,436.53 : 21,302.37 = 8,362.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,436.53/21,302.37 = 8,362.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,436.53x = 21,302.37 × 8,362.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,436.53x = 178,150,974.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,150,974.73/15,436.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,540.87

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