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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,296.82, 21,080.74 and 11,040.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,296.82, 21,080.74 and 11,040.36 is: 15,214.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,296.82 : 21,080.74 = 11,040.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,296.82/21,080.74 = 11,040.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,296.82x = 21,080.74 × 11,040.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,296.82x = 232,738,958.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,738,958.67/15,296.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,214.86

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