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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,273.09, 21,048.35 and 11,910.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,273.09, 21,048.35 and 11,910.60 is: 16,414.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,273.09 : 21,048.35 = 11,910.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,273.09/21,048.35 = 11,910.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,273.09x = 21,048.35 × 11,910.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,273.09x = 250,698,417.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,698,417.96/15,273.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,414.39

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