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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,089.39, 20,826.62 and 11,513.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,089.39, 20,826.62 and 11,513.64 is: 15,891.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,089.39 : 20,826.62 = 11,513.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,089.39/20,826.62 = 11,513.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,089.39x = 20,826.62 × 11,513.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,089.39x = 239,790,268.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,790,268.80/15,089.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,891.32

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