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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,123.62, 20,864.84 and 11,154.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,123.62, 20,864.84 and 11,154.21 is: 15,388.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,123.62 : 20,864.84 = 11,154.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,123.62/20,864.84 = 11,154.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,123.62x = 20,864.84 × 11,154.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,123.62x = 232,730,751.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,730,751.21/15,123.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,388.57

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