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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,122.80, 22,684.20 and 11,234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,122.80, 22,684.20 and 11,234.80 is: 16,852.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,122.80 : 22,684.20 = 11,234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,122.80/22,684.20 = 11,234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,122.80x = 22,684.20 × 11,234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,122.80x = 254,852,450.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,852,450.16/15,122.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,852.20

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