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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,627.21, 21,533.61 and 11,141.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,627.21, 21,533.61 and 11,141.43 is: 15,352.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,627.21 : 21,533.61 = 11,141.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,627.21/21,533.61 = 11,141.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,627.21x = 21,533.61 × 11,141.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,627.21x = 239,915,208.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,915,208.46/15,627.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,352.40

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