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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,170.32, 22,713 and 11,460.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,170.32, 22,713 and 11,460.88 is: 17,159.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,170.32 : 22,713 = 11,460.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,170.32/22,713 = 11,460.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,170.32x = 22,713 × 11,460.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,170.32x = 260,310,967.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,310,967.44/15,170.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,159.23

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