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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,028.07, 20,726.15 and 11,260.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,028.07, 20,726.15 and 11,260.08 is: 15,529.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,028.07 : 20,726.15 = 11,260.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,028.07/20,726.15 = 11,260.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,028.07x = 20,726.15 × 11,260.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,028.07x = 233,378,050.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,378,050.79/15,028.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,529.48

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