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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,114.60, 22,671.90 and 11,226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,114.60, 22,671.90 and 11,226.60 is: 16,839.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,114.60 : 22,671.90 = 11,226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,114.60/22,671.90 = 11,226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,114.60x = 22,671.90 × 11,226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,114.60x = 254,528,352.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,528,352.54/15,114.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,839.90

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