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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,104.60, 22,612.10 and 11,226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,104.60, 22,612.10 and 11,226.20 is: 16,806.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,104.60 : 22,612.10 = 11,226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,104.60/22,612.10 = 11,226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,104.60x = 22,612.10 × 11,226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,104.60x = 253,847,957.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,847,957.02/15,104.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,806.00

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