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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,189.80, 22,784.70 and 11,253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,189.80, 22,784.70 and 11,253.20 is: 16,879.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,189.80 : 22,784.70 = 11,253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,189.80/22,784.70 = 11,253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,189.80x = 22,784.70 × 11,253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,189.80x = 256,400,786.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,400,786.04/15,189.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,879.80

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