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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,296.99, 21,106.73 and 11,054.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,296.99, 21,106.73 and 11,054.50 is: 15,252.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,296.99 : 21,106.73 = 11,054.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,296.99/21,106.73 = 11,054.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,296.99x = 21,106.73 × 11,054.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,296.99x = 233,324,321.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,324,321.65/15,296.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,252.96

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