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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,046.40, 22,569.60 and 11,547.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,046.40, 22,569.60 and 11,547.20 is: 17,320.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,046.40 : 22,569.60 = 11,547.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,046.40/22,569.60 = 11,547.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,046.40x = 22,569.60 × 11,547.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,046.40x = 260,615,685.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,615,685.12/15,046.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,320.80

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