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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,193.08, 20,975.96 and 11,649.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,193.08, 20,975.96 and 11,649.48 is: 16,083.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,193.08 : 20,975.96 = 11,649.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,193.08/20,975.96 = 11,649.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,193.08x = 20,975.96 × 11,649.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,193.08x = 244,359,026.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,359,026.50/15,193.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,083.57

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