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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,183.24, 22,727.47 and 11,185.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,183.24, 22,727.47 and 11,185.13 is: 16,742.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,183.24 : 22,727.47 = 11,185.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,183.24/22,727.47 = 11,185.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,183.24x = 22,727.47 × 11,185.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,183.24x = 254,209,706.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,209,706.52/15,183.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,742.78

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