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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,625.96, 21,541.40 and 11,141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,625.96, 21,541.40 and 11,141.94 is: 15,359.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,625.96 : 21,541.40 = 11,141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,625.96/21,541.40 = 11,141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,625.96x = 21,541.40 × 11,141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,625.96x = 240,012,986.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,012,986.32/15,625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,359.89

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