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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,181.24, 22,724.47 and 11,183.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,181.24, 22,724.47 and 11,183.13 is: 16,739.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,181.24 : 22,724.47 = 11,183.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,181.24/22,724.47 = 11,183.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,181.24x = 22,724.47 × 11,183.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,181.24x = 254,130,702.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,130,702.19/15,181.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,739.79

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