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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,164.11, 22,712.32 and 11,628.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,164.11, 22,712.32 and 11,628.07 is: 17,416.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,164.11 : 22,712.32 = 11,628.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,164.11/22,712.32 = 11,628.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,164.11x = 22,712.32 × 11,628.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,164.11x = 264,100,466.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,100,466.93/15,164.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,416.15

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