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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,182.40, 22,773.60 and 11,002.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,182.40, 22,773.60 and 11,002.80 is: 16,504.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,182.40 : 22,773.60 = 11,002.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,182.40/22,773.60 = 11,002.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,182.40x = 22,773.60 × 11,002.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,182.40x = 250,573,366.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,573,366.08/15,182.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,504.20

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