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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,299.60, 21,103.74 and 11,056.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,299.60, 21,103.74 and 11,056.88 is: 15,251.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,299.60 : 21,103.74 = 11,056.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,299.60/21,103.74 = 11,056.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,299.60x = 21,103.74 × 11,056.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,299.60x = 233,341,573.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,341,573.49/15,299.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,251.49

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