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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,410.97, 21,269.16 and 11,443.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,410.97, 21,269.16 and 11,443.41 is: 15,793.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,410.97 : 21,269.16 = 11,443.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,410.97/21,269.16 = 11,443.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,410.97x = 21,269.16 × 11,443.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,410.97x = 243,391,718.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,391,718.24/15,410.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,793.41

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