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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524.79, 21,383.40 and 11,932.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524.79, 21,383.40 and 11,932.88 is: 16,436.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524.79 : 21,383.40 = 11,932.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524.79/21,383.40 = 11,932.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524.79x = 21,383.40 × 11,932.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524.79x = 255,165,644.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,165,644.40/15,524.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,436.01

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