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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,786.30, 21,755.13 and 11,302.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,786.30, 21,755.13 and 11,302.26 is: 15,575.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,786.30 : 21,755.13 = 11,302.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,786.30/21,755.13 = 11,302.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,786.30x = 21,755.13 × 11,302.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,786.30x = 245,882,135.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,882,135.59/15,786.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,575.67

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