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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,044.84, 20,737.86 and 11,853.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,044.84, 20,737.86 and 11,853.08 is: 16,338.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,044.84 : 20,737.86 = 11,853.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,044.84/20,737.86 = 11,853.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,044.84x = 20,737.86 × 11,853.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,044.84x = 245,807,513.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,807,513.61/15,044.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,338.33

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