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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,185.24, 22,730.46 and 11,187.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,185.24, 22,730.46 and 11,187.14 is: 16,745.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,185.24 : 22,730.46 = 11,187.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,185.24/22,730.46 = 11,187.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,185.24x = 22,730.46 × 11,187.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,185.24x = 254,288,838.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,288,838.28/15,185.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,745.79

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