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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,437.64, 21,304.01 and 8,364.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,437.64, 21,304.01 and 8,364.06 is: 11,542.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,437.64 : 21,304.01 = 8,364.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,437.64/21,304.01 = 8,364.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,437.64x = 21,304.01 × 8,364.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,437.64x = 178,188,017.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,188,017.88/15,437.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,542.44

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