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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,146.24, 22,702.56 and 11,436.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,146.24, 22,702.56 and 11,436.44 is: 17,141.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,146.24 : 22,702.56 = 11,436.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,146.24/22,702.56 = 11,436.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,146.24x = 22,702.56 × 11,436.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,146.24x = 259,636,465.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,636,465.29/15,146.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,141.97

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