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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,188.30, 20,928.75 and 11,203.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,188.30, 20,928.75 and 11,203.10 is: 15,437.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,188.30 : 20,928.75 = 11,203.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,188.30/20,928.75 = 11,203.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,188.30x = 20,928.75 × 11,203.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,188.30x = 234,466,879.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,466,879.13/15,188.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,437.34

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