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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,744.71, 21,705.93 and 11,260.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,744.71, 21,705.93 and 11,260.64 is: 15,524.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,744.71 : 21,705.93 = 11,260.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,744.71/21,705.93 = 11,260.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,744.71x = 21,705.93 × 11,260.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,744.71x = 244,422,717.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,422,717.86/15,744.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,524.11

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