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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,114.09, 20,864.88 and 11,593.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,114.09, 20,864.88 and 11,593.02 is: 16,004.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,114.09 : 20,864.88 = 11,593.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,114.09/20,864.88 = 11,593.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,114.09x = 20,864.88 × 11,593.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,114.09x = 241,886,971.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,886,971.14/15,114.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,004.07

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