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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,341.02, 21,177.74 and 11,565.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,341.02, 21,177.74 and 11,565.72 is: 15,966.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,341.02 : 21,177.74 = 11,565.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,341.02/21,177.74 = 11,565.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,341.02x = 21,177.74 × 11,565.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,341.02x = 244,935,811.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,935,811.07/15,341.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,966.07

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