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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,176.84, 20,943.40 and 11,196.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,176.84, 20,943.40 and 11,196.52 is: 15,450.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,176.84 : 20,943.40 = 11,196.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,176.84/20,943.40 = 11,196.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,176.84x = 20,943.40 × 11,196.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,176.84x = 234,493,196.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,493,196.97/15,176.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,450.73

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