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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,814.08, 21,823.08 and 11,285.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,814.08, 21,823.08 and 11,285.04 is: 15,573.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,814.08 : 21,823.08 = 11,285.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,814.08/21,823.08 = 11,285.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,814.08x = 21,823.08 × 11,285.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,814.08x = 246,274,330.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,274,330.72/15,814.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,573.11

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