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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.51, 20,727.30 and 11,253.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.51, 20,727.30 and 11,253.94 is: 15,513.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.51 : 20,727.30 = 11,253.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.51/20,727.30 = 11,253.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.51x = 20,727.30 × 11,253.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.51x = 233,263,790.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,263,790.56/15,036.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,513.16

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