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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,024.29, 20,709.63 and 11,832.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,024.29, 20,709.63 and 11,832.53 is: 16,310.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,024.29 : 20,709.63 = 11,832.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,024.29/20,709.63 = 11,832.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,024.29x = 20,709.63 × 11,832.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,024.29x = 245,047,318.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,047,318.26/15,024.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,310.08

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