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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,652.32, 21,588.73 and 11,404.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,652.32, 21,588.73 and 11,404.68 is: 15,730.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,652.32 : 21,588.73 = 11,404.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,652.32/21,588.73 = 11,404.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,652.32x = 21,588.73 × 11,404.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,652.32x = 246,212,557.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,212,557.26/15,652.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,730.10

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