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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,204.44, 20,990.84 and 11,591.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,204.44, 20,990.84 and 11,591.04 is: 16,002.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,204.44 : 20,990.84 = 11,591.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,204.44/20,990.84 = 11,591.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,204.44x = 20,990.84 × 11,591.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,204.44x = 243,305,666.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,305,666.07/15,204.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,002.28

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