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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,122.80, 22,659.90 and 11,186.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,122.80, 22,659.90 and 11,186.20 is: 16,761.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,122.80 : 22,659.90 = 11,186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,122.80/22,659.90 = 11,186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,122.80x = 22,659.90 × 11,186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,122.80x = 253,478,173.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,478,173.38/15,122.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,761.33

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