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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,153.80, 22,730.70 and 11,217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,153.80, 22,730.70 and 11,217.20 is: 16,825.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,153.80 : 22,730.70 = 11,217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,153.80/22,730.70 = 11,217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,153.80x = 22,730.70 × 11,217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,153.80x = 254,974,808.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,974,808.04/15,153.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,825.80

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