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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,343.69, 21,176.30 and 11,376.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,343.69, 21,176.30 and 11,376.10 is: 15,700.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,343.69 : 21,176.30 = 11,376.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,343.69/21,176.30 = 11,376.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,343.69x = 21,176.30 × 11,376.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,343.69x = 240,903,543.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,903,543.67/15,343.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,700.50

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