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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,283.80, 21,100.38 and 11,692.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,283.80, 21,100.38 and 11,692.14 is: 16,141.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,283.80 : 21,100.38 = 11,692.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,283.80/21,100.38 = 11,692.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,283.80x = 21,100.38 × 11,692.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,283.80x = 246,708,597.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,708,597.01/15,283.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,141.84

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