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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,541.32, 15,929.08 and 11,015.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,541.32, 15,929.08 and 11,015.42 is: 15,203.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,541.32 : 15,929.08 = 11,015.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,541.32/15,929.08 = 11,015.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,541.32x = 15,929.08 × 11,015.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,541.32x = 175,465,506.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,465,506.41/11,541.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,203.24

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