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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,513.42, 21,388.54 and 11,270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,513.42, 21,388.54 and 11,270.64 is: 15,538.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,513.42 : 21,388.54 = 11,270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,513.42/21,388.54 = 11,270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,513.42x = 21,388.54 × 11,270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,513.42x = 241,062,534.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,062,534.47/15,513.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,538.97

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