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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,170.32, 20,929.26 and 11,200.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,170.32, 20,929.26 and 11,200.96 is: 15,453.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,170.32 : 20,929.26 = 11,200.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,170.32/20,929.26 = 11,200.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,170.32x = 20,929.26 × 11,200.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,170.32x = 234,427,804.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,427,804.09/15,170.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,453.06

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