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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,404.04, 21,265.74 and 11,859.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,404.04, 21,265.74 and 11,859.48 is: 16,372.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,404.04 : 21,265.74 = 11,859.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,404.04/21,265.74 = 11,859.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,404.04x = 21,265.74 × 11,859.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,404.04x = 252,200,618.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,200,618.22/15,404.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,372.37

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