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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,145.40, 20,899.26 and 11,168.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,145.40, 20,899.26 and 11,168.70 is: 15,411.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,145.40 : 20,899.26 = 11,168.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,145.40/20,899.26 = 11,168.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,145.40x = 20,899.26 × 11,168.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,145.40x = 233,417,565.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,417,565.16/15,145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,411.78

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