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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,188.97, 20,949.46 and 11,154.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,188.97, 20,949.46 and 11,154.53 is: 15,384.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,188.97 : 20,949.46 = 11,154.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,188.97/20,949.46 = 11,154.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,188.97x = 20,949.46 × 11,154.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,188.97x = 233,681,380.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,681,380.05/15,188.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,384.94

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