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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,437.30, 21,303.46 and 8,363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,437.30, 21,303.46 and 8,363.72 is: 11,541.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,437.30 : 21,303.46 = 8,363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,437.30/21,303.46 = 8,363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,437.30x = 21,303.46 × 8,363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,437.30x = 178,176,174.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,176,174.47/15,437.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,541.93

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