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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,583.77, 21,533.72 and 11,099.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,583.77, 21,533.72 and 11,099.75 is: 15,337.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,583.77 : 21,533.72 = 11,099.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,583.77/21,533.72 = 11,099.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,583.77x = 21,533.72 × 11,099.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,583.77x = 239,018,745.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,018,745.40/15,583.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,337.67

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