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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,259.74, 21,060.58 and 11,024.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,259.74, 21,060.58 and 11,024.51 is: 15,215.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,259.74 : 21,060.58 = 11,024.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,259.74/21,060.58 = 11,024.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,259.74x = 21,060.58 × 11,024.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,259.74x = 232,182,441.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,182,441.95/15,259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,215.36

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