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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,090.48, 20,835.24 and 11,547.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,090.48, 20,835.24 and 11,547.48 is: 15,943.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,090.48 : 20,835.24 = 11,547.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,090.48/20,835.24 = 11,547.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,090.48x = 20,835.24 × 11,547.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,090.48x = 240,594,517.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,594,517.20/15,090.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,943.46

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