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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,398.69, 21,248.60 and 11,367.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,398.69, 21,248.60 and 11,367.65 is: 15,686.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,398.69 : 21,248.60 = 11,367.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,398.69/21,248.60 = 11,367.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,398.69x = 21,248.60 × 11,367.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,398.69x = 241,546,484.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,546,484.71/15,398.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,686.18

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