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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,417.17, 21,278.05 and 11,187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,417.17, 21,278.05 and 11,187.44 is: 15,440.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,417.17 : 21,278.05 = 11,187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,417.17/21,278.05 = 11,187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,417.17x = 21,278.05 × 11,187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,417.17x = 238,046,907.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,046,907.69/15,417.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,440.38

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