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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,134.87, 20,914.92 and 11,351.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,134.87, 20,914.92 and 11,351.46 is: 15,686.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,134.87 : 20,914.92 = 11,351.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,134.87/20,914.92 = 11,351.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,134.87x = 20,914.92 × 11,351.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,134.87x = 237,414,903.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,414,903.38/15,134.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,686.62

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