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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,140.20, 22,688.70 and 11,160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,140.20, 22,688.70 and 11,160.40 is: 16,724.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,140.20 : 22,688.70 = 11,160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,140.20/22,688.70 = 11,160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,140.20x = 22,688.70 × 11,160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,140.20x = 253,214,967.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,214,967.48/15,140.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,724.68

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