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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,272.28, 21,072.66 and 11,029.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,272.28, 21,072.66 and 11,029.68 is: 15,218.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,272.28 : 21,072.66 = 11,029.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,272.28/21,072.66 = 11,029.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,272.28x = 21,072.66 × 11,029.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,272.28x = 232,424,696.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,424,696.55/15,272.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,218.73

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