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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,115.31, 20,861.82 and 11,306.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,115.31, 20,861.82 and 11,306.06 is: 15,604.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,115.31 : 20,861.82 = 11,306.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,115.31/20,861.82 = 11,306.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,115.31x = 20,861.82 × 11,306.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,115.31x = 235,864,884.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,864,884.32/15,115.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,604.37

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