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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,563.69, 21,452.28 and 11,027.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,563.69, 21,452.28 and 11,027.89 is: 15,200.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,563.69 : 21,452.28 = 11,027.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,563.69/21,452.28 = 11,027.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,563.69x = 21,452.28 × 11,027.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,563.69x = 236,573,330.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,573,330.46/15,563.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,200.34

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