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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,151.24, 20,883.18 and 11,606.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,151.24, 20,883.18 and 11,606.68 is: 15,997.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,151.24 : 20,883.18 = 11,606.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,151.24/20,883.18 = 11,606.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,151.24x = 20,883.18 × 11,606.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,151.24x = 242,384,387.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,384,387.64/15,151.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,997.66

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