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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,110.44, 20,846.58 and 11,140.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,110.44, 20,846.58 and 11,140.96 is: 15,370.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,110.44 : 20,846.58 = 11,140.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,110.44/20,846.58 = 11,140.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,110.44x = 20,846.58 × 11,140.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,110.44x = 232,250,913.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,250,913.92/15,110.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,370.23

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