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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,121.02, 20,859.75 and 11,757.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,121.02, 20,859.75 and 11,757.90 is: 16,220.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,121.02 : 20,859.75 = 11,757.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,121.02/20,859.75 = 11,757.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,121.02x = 20,859.75 × 11,757.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,121.02x = 245,266,854.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,266,854.53/15,121.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,220.26

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