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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,176.40, 20,934.39 and 11,813.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,176.40, 20,934.39 and 11,813.90 is: 16,296.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,176.40 : 20,934.39 = 11,813.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,176.40/20,934.39 = 11,813.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,176.40x = 20,934.39 × 11,813.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,176.40x = 247,316,685.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,316,685.35/15,176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,296.14

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