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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,211.71, 21,012.71 and 11,463.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,211.71, 21,012.71 and 11,463.21 is: 15,834.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,211.71 : 21,012.71 = 11,463.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,211.71/21,012.71 = 11,463.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,211.71x = 21,012.71 × 11,463.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,211.71x = 240,873,050.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,873,050.08/15,211.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,834.71

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