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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,111.14, 22,678.15 and 10,892.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,111.14, 22,678.15 and 10,892.36 is: 16,346.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,111.14 : 22,678.15 = 10,892.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,111.14/22,678.15 = 10,892.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,111.14x = 22,678.15 × 10,892.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,111.14x = 247,018,433.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,018,433.31/15,111.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,346.78

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