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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,082.14, 22,602.69 and 11,381.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,082.14, 22,602.69 and 11,381.28 is: 17,056.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,082.14 : 22,602.69 = 11,381.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,082.14/22,602.69 = 11,381.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,082.14x = 22,602.69 × 11,381.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,082.14x = 257,247,543.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,247,543.64/15,082.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,056.44

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