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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,139.60, 22,664.60 and 11,261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,139.60, 22,664.60 and 11,261.20 is: 16,858.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,139.60 : 22,664.60 = 11,261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,139.60/22,664.60 = 11,261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,139.60x = 22,664.60 × 11,261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,139.60x = 255,230,593.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,230,593.52/15,139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,858.48

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