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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,034.35, 20,730.41 and 11,245.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,034.35, 20,730.41 and 11,245.37 is: 15,505.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,034.35 : 20,730.41 = 11,245.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,034.35/20,730.41 = 11,245.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,034.35x = 20,730.41 × 11,245.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,034.35x = 233,121,130.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,121,130.70/15,034.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,505.90

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