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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,086.14, 22,608.69 and 11,385.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,086.14, 22,608.69 and 11,385.28 is: 17,062.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,086.14 : 22,608.69 = 11,385.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,086.14/22,608.69 = 11,385.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,086.14x = 22,608.69 × 11,385.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,086.14x = 257,406,266.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,406,266.08/15,086.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,062.43

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