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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,164.61, 22,713.07 and 11,628.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,164.61, 22,713.07 and 11,628.58 is: 17,416.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,164.61 : 22,713.07 = 11,628.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,164.61/22,713.07 = 11,628.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,164.61x = 22,713.07 × 11,628.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,164.61x = 264,120,579.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,120,579.83/15,164.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,416.91

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