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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,126.60, 22,645.10 and 11,248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,126.60, 22,645.10 and 11,248.20 is: 16,838.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,126.60 : 22,645.10 = 11,248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,126.60/22,645.10 = 11,248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,126.60x = 22,645.10 × 11,248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,126.60x = 254,716,613.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,716,613.82/15,126.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,838.99

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