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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,092, 22,595.82 and 11,382.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,092, 22,595.82 and 11,382.62 is: 17,042.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,092 : 22,595.82 = 11,382.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,092/22,595.82 = 11,382.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,092x = 22,595.82 × 11,382.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,092x = 257,199,632.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,199,632.65/15,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,042.12

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