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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,637.14, 21,556.71 and 11,153.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,637.14, 21,556.71 and 11,153.07 is: 15,375.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,637.14 : 21,556.71 = 11,153.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,637.14/21,556.71 = 11,153.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,637.14x = 21,556.71 × 11,153.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,637.14x = 240,423,495.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,423,495.60/15,637.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,375.16

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