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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,127.02, 22,706.87 and 11,469.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,127.02, 22,706.87 and 11,469.20 is: 17,216.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,127.02 : 22,706.87 = 11,469.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,127.02/22,706.87 = 11,469.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,127.02x = 22,706.87 × 11,469.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,127.02x = 260,429,462.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,429,462.52/15,127.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,216.18

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