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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,509.60, 21,413.51 and 11,918.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,509.60, 21,413.51 and 11,918.13 is: 16,454.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,509.60 : 21,413.51 = 11,918.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,509.60/21,413.51 = 11,918.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,509.60x = 21,413.51 × 11,918.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,509.60x = 255,208,936.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,208,936.35/15,509.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,454.91

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