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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,261.87, 21,063.51 and 11,026.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,261.87, 21,063.51 and 11,026.63 is: 15,218.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,261.87 : 21,063.51 = 11,026.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,261.87/21,063.51 = 11,026.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,261.87x = 21,063.51 × 11,026.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,261.87x = 232,259,531.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,259,531.27/15,261.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,218.29

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