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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.62, 22,561.92 and 11,343.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.62, 22,561.92 and 11,343.23 is: 17,002.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.62 : 22,561.92 = 11,343.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.62/22,561.92 = 11,343.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.62x = 22,561.92 × 11,343.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.62x = 255,924,934.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,924,934.99/15,052.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,002.02

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