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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,436.90, 21,302.94 and 8,363.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,436.90, 21,302.94 and 8,363.26 is: 11,541.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,436.90 : 21,302.94 = 8,363.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,436.90/21,302.94 = 8,363.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,436.90x = 21,302.94 × 8,363.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,436.90x = 178,162,025.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,162,025.98/15,436.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,541.31

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