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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,149.44, 20,904.76 and 11,172.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,149.44, 20,904.76 and 11,172.72 is: 15,417.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,149.44 : 20,904.76 = 11,172.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,149.44/20,904.76 = 11,172.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,149.44x = 20,904.76 × 11,172.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,149.44x = 233,563,030.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,563,030.15/15,149.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,417.27

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