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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.68, 21,510.41 and 11,337.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.68, 21,510.41 and 11,337.14 is: 15,639.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.68 : 21,510.41 = 11,337.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.68/21,510.41 = 11,337.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.68x = 21,510.41 × 11,337.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.68x = 243,866,526.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,866,526.72/15,592.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,639.81

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