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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,436.60, 21,302.34 and 8,362.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,436.60, 21,302.34 and 8,362.60 is: 11,540.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,436.60 : 21,302.34 = 8,362.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,436.60/21,302.34 = 8,362.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,436.60x = 21,302.34 × 8,362.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,436.60x = 178,142,948.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,142,948.48/15,436.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,540.30

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