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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,051.61, 20,758.53 and 11,283.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,051.61, 20,758.53 and 11,283.58 is: 15,561.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,051.61 : 20,758.53 = 11,283.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,051.61/20,758.53 = 11,283.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,051.61x = 20,758.53 × 11,283.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,051.61x = 234,230,533.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,230,533.94/15,051.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,561.83

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