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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,121.44, 20,861.76 and 11,151.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,121.44, 20,861.76 and 11,151.96 is: 15,385.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,121.44 : 20,861.76 = 11,151.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,121.44/20,861.76 = 11,151.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,121.44x = 20,861.76 × 11,151.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,121.44x = 232,649,513.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,649,513.05/15,121.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,385.41

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