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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,145.52, 20,906.52 and 11,198.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,145.52, 20,906.52 and 11,198.40 is: 15,458.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,145.52 : 20,906.52 = 11,198.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,145.52/20,906.52 = 11,198.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,145.52x = 20,906.52 × 11,198.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,145.52x = 234,119,573.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,119,573.57/15,145.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,458.01

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