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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,149.52, 20,904.95 and 11,172.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,149.52, 20,904.95 and 11,172.83 is: 15,417.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,149.52 : 20,904.95 = 11,172.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,149.52/20,904.95 = 11,172.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,149.52x = 20,904.95 × 11,172.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,149.52x = 233,567,375.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,567,375.92/15,149.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,417.48

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