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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,525.42, 21,384.26 and 11,933.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,525.42, 21,384.26 and 11,933.51 is: 16,436.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,525.42 : 21,384.26 = 11,933.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,525.42/21,384.26 = 11,933.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,525.42x = 21,384.26 × 11,933.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,525.42x = 255,189,280.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,189,280.55/15,525.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,436.87

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