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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,187.30, 20,927.37 and 11,202.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,187.30, 20,927.37 and 11,202.10 is: 15,435.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,187.30 : 20,927.37 = 11,202.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,187.30/20,927.37 = 11,202.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,187.30x = 20,927.37 × 11,202.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,187.30x = 234,430,491.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,430,491.48/15,187.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,435.96

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