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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,760.72, 21,756.98 and 11,226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,760.72, 21,756.98 and 11,226.32 is: 15,497.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,760.72 : 21,756.98 = 11,226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,760.72/21,756.98 = 11,226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,760.72x = 21,756.98 × 11,226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,760.72x = 244,250,819.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,250,819.71/15,760.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,497.44

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