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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,103.31, 20,845.24 and 11,294.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,103.31, 20,845.24 and 11,294.06 is: 15,587.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,103.31 : 20,845.24 = 11,294.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,103.31/20,845.24 = 11,294.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,103.31x = 20,845.24 × 11,294.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,103.31x = 235,427,258.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,427,258.81/15,103.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,587.80

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