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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,254.44, 21,056.79 and 11,488.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,254.44, 21,056.79 and 11,488.55 is: 15,858.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,254.44 : 21,056.79 = 11,488.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,254.44/21,056.79 = 11,488.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,254.44x = 21,056.79 × 11,488.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,254.44x = 241,911,922.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,911,922.55/15,254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,858.46

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