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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,339.02, 21,174.98 and 11,563.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,339.02, 21,174.98 and 11,563.72 is: 15,963.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,339.02 : 21,174.98 = 11,563.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,339.02/21,174.98 = 11,563.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,339.02x = 21,174.98 × 11,563.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,339.02x = 244,861,539.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,861,539.73/15,339.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,963.31

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