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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,825.60, 21,855.42 and 11,101.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,825.60, 21,855.42 and 11,101.68 is: 15,331.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,825.60 : 21,855.42 = 11,101.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,825.60/21,855.42 = 11,101.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,825.60x = 21,855.42 × 11,101.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,825.60x = 242,631,879.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,631,879.11/15,825.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,331.61

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