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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,329.96, 21,127.79 and 11,344.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,329.96, 21,127.79 and 11,344.15 is: 15,634.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,329.96 : 21,127.79 = 11,344.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,329.96/21,127.79 = 11,344.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,329.96x = 21,127.79 × 11,344.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,329.96x = 239,676,809.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,676,809.89/15,329.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,634.54

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