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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,747.22, 21,709.38 and 11,263.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,747.22, 21,709.38 and 11,263.15 is: 15,527.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,747.22 : 21,709.38 = 11,263.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,747.22/21,709.38 = 11,263.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,747.22x = 21,709.38 × 11,263.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,747.22x = 244,516,003.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,516,003.35/15,747.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,527.57

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