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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,257.70, 21,033.95 and 11,217.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,257.70, 21,033.95 and 11,217.39 is: 15,464.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,257.70 : 21,033.95 = 11,217.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,257.70/21,033.95 = 11,217.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,257.70x = 21,033.95 × 11,217.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,257.70x = 235,945,964.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,945,964.30/15,257.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,464.06

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