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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,417.58, 21,258.52 and 11,390.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,417.58, 21,258.52 and 11,390.23 is: 15,705.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,417.58 : 21,258.52 = 11,390.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,417.58/21,258.52 = 11,390.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,417.58x = 21,258.52 × 11,390.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,417.58x = 242,139,432.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,139,432.26/15,417.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,705.42

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