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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,086.64, 22,609.26 and 11,385.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,086.64, 22,609.26 and 11,385.84 is: 17,063.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,086.64 : 22,609.26 = 11,385.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,086.64/22,609.26 = 11,385.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,086.64x = 22,609.26 × 11,385.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,086.64x = 257,425,416.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,425,416.88/15,086.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,063.14

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