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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,108.29, 20,843.62 and 11,138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,108.29, 20,843.62 and 11,138.84 is: 15,367.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,108.29 : 20,843.62 = 11,138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,108.29/20,843.62 = 11,138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,108.29x = 20,843.62 × 11,138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,108.29x = 232,173,616.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,173,616.14/15,108.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,367.30

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