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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,041.32, 20,744.43 and 11,273.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,041.32, 20,744.43 and 11,273.33 is: 15,547.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,041.32 : 20,744.43 = 11,273.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,041.32/20,744.43 = 11,273.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,041.32x = 20,744.43 × 11,273.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,041.32x = 233,858,805.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,858,805.05/15,041.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,547.76

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