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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,437.78, 21,304.18 and 8,364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,437.78, 21,304.18 and 8,364.20 is: 11,542.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,437.78 : 21,304.18 = 8,364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,437.78/21,304.18 = 8,364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,437.78x = 21,304.18 × 8,364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,437.78x = 178,192,422.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,192,422.36/15,437.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,542.62

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