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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,393.68, 21,229.08 and 11,424.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,393.68, 21,229.08 and 11,424.68 is: 15,755.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,393.68 : 21,229.08 = 11,424.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,393.68/21,229.08 = 11,424.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,393.68x = 21,229.08 × 11,424.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,393.68x = 242,535,445.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,535,445.69/15,393.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,755.52

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