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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,014.39, 20,736.59 and 11,652.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,014.39, 20,736.59 and 11,652.03 is: 16,092.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,014.39 : 20,736.59 = 11,652.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,014.39/20,736.59 = 11,652.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,014.39x = 20,736.59 × 11,652.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,014.39x = 241,623,310.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,623,310.52/15,014.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,092.79

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