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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,416.58, 21,257.14 and 11,389.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,416.58, 21,257.14 and 11,389.23 is: 15,704.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,416.58 : 21,257.14 = 11,389.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,416.58/21,257.14 = 11,389.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,416.58x = 21,257.14 × 11,389.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,416.58x = 242,102,480.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,102,480.09/15,416.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,704.04

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