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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,117.30, 22,675.95 and 11,229.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,117.30, 22,675.95 and 11,229.30 is: 16,843.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,117.30 : 22,675.95 = 11,229.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,117.30/22,675.95 = 11,229.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,117.30x = 22,675.95 × 11,229.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,117.30x = 254,635,045.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,635,045.34/15,117.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,843.95

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