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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,472.37, 21,360.31 and 11,665.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,472.37, 21,360.31 and 11,665.47 is: 16,104.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,472.37 : 21,360.31 = 11,665.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,472.37/21,360.31 = 11,665.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,472.37x = 21,360.31 × 11,665.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,472.37x = 249,177,986.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,177,986.28/15,472.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,104.71

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