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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,105.91, 20,840.34 and 11,136.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,105.91, 20,840.34 and 11,136.46 is: 15,364.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,105.91 : 20,840.34 = 11,136.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,105.91/20,840.34 = 11,136.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,105.91x = 20,840.34 × 11,136.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,105.91x = 232,087,612.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,087,612.80/15,105.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,364.03

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