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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,371.68, 21,198.72 and 11,402.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,371.68, 21,198.72 and 11,402.68 is: 15,725.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,371.68 : 21,198.72 = 11,402.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,371.68/21,198.72 = 11,402.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,371.68x = 21,198.72 × 11,402.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,371.68x = 241,722,220.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,722,220.57/15,371.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,725.17

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