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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,436.57, 21,302.49 and 8,362.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,436.57, 21,302.49 and 8,362.99 is: 11,540.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,436.57 : 21,302.49 = 8,362.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,436.57/21,302.49 = 8,362.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,436.57x = 21,302.49 × 8,362.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,436.57x = 178,152,521.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,152,521.79/15,436.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,540.94

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