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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,193.24, 20,955.34 and 11,158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,193.24, 20,955.34 and 11,158.76 is: 15,390.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,193.24 : 20,955.34 = 11,158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,193.24/20,955.34 = 11,158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,193.24x = 20,955.34 × 11,158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,193.24x = 233,835,609.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,835,609.78/15,193.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,390.77

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