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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,625.35, 21,540.51 and 11,141.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,625.35, 21,540.51 and 11,141.31 is: 15,358.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,625.35 : 21,540.51 = 11,141.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,625.35/21,540.51 = 11,141.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,625.35x = 21,540.51 × 11,141.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,625.35x = 239,989,499.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,989,499.47/15,625.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,358.98

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