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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,185.41, 20,955.20 and 11,205.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,185.41, 20,955.20 and 11,205.07 is: 15,462.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,185.41 : 20,955.20 = 11,205.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,185.41/20,955.20 = 11,205.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,185.41x = 20,955.20 × 11,205.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,185.41x = 234,804,374.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,804,374.45/15,185.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,462.50

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