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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,791.41, 21,783.52 and 11,003.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,791.41, 21,783.52 and 11,003.77 is: 15,179.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,791.41 : 21,783.52 = 11,003.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,791.41/21,783.52 = 11,003.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,791.41x = 21,783.52 × 11,003.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,791.41x = 239,700,843.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,700,843.87/15,791.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,179.19

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