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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,075.30, 20,779.94 and 11,883.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,075.30, 20,779.94 and 11,883.42 is: 16,380.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,075.30 : 20,779.94 = 11,883.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,075.30/20,779.94 = 11,883.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,075.30x = 20,779.94 × 11,883.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,075.30x = 246,936,754.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,936,754.59/15,075.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,380.22

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