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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,628.71, 21,535.68 and 11,142.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,628.71, 21,535.68 and 11,142.93 is: 15,354.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,628.71 : 21,535.68 = 11,142.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,628.71/21,535.68 = 11,142.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,628.71x = 21,535.68 × 11,142.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,628.71x = 239,970,574.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,970,574.74/15,628.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,354.47

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