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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,249.95, 21,052.07 and 11,474.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,249.95, 21,052.07 and 11,474.53 is: 15,840.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,249.95 : 21,052.07 = 11,474.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,249.95/21,052.07 = 11,474.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,249.95x = 21,052.07 × 11,474.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,249.95x = 241,562,608.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,562,608.78/15,249.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,840.22

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