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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,408.83, 21,262.55 and 11,377.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,408.83, 21,262.55 and 11,377.77 is: 15,700.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,408.83 : 21,262.55 = 11,377.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,408.83/21,262.55 = 11,377.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,408.83x = 21,262.55 × 11,377.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,408.83x = 241,920,346.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,920,346.62/15,408.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,700.12

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