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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,507.84, 21,407.36 and 11,032.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,507.84, 21,407.36 and 11,032.32 is: 15,229.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,507.84 : 21,407.36 = 11,032.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,507.84/21,407.36 = 11,032.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,507.84x = 21,407.36 × 11,032.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,507.84x = 236,172,845.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,172,845.88/15,507.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,229.25

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