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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,092.04, 20,812.50 and 11,730

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,092.04, 20,812.50 and 11,730 is: 16,176.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,092.04 : 20,812.50 = 11,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,092.04/20,812.50 = 11,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,092.04x = 20,812.50 × 11,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,092.04x = 244,130,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,130,625/15,092.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,176.12

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