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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,150.38, 20,901.72 and 11,180.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,150.38, 20,901.72 and 11,180.96 is: 15,425.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,150.38 : 20,901.72 = 11,180.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,150.38/20,901.72 = 11,180.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,150.38x = 20,901.72 × 11,180.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,150.38x = 233,701,295.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,701,295.25/15,150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,425.44

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