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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,119.24, 22,592.14 and 11,541.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,119.24, 22,592.14 and 11,541.56 is: 17,246.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,119.24 : 22,592.14 = 11,541.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,119.24/22,592.14 = 11,541.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,119.24x = 22,592.14 × 11,541.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,119.24x = 260,748,539.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,748,539.34/15,119.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,246.14

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