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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,257.03, 21,074.58 and 11,763.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,257.03, 21,074.58 and 11,763.50 is: 16,248.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,257.03 : 21,074.58 = 11,763.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,257.03/21,074.58 = 11,763.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,257.03x = 21,074.58 × 11,763.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,257.03x = 247,910,716.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,910,716.46/15,257.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,248.96

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