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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,291.36, 21,102.93 and 11,507.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,291.36, 21,102.93 and 11,507.73 is: 15,881.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,291.36 : 21,102.93 = 11,507.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,291.36/21,102.93 = 11,507.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,291.36x = 21,102.93 × 11,507.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,291.36x = 242,846,820.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,846,820.65/15,291.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,881.31

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