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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,194.66, 22,799.88 and 11,495.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,194.66, 22,799.88 and 11,495.79 is: 17,249.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,194.66 : 22,799.88 = 11,495.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,194.66/22,799.88 = 11,495.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,194.66x = 22,799.88 × 11,495.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,194.66x = 262,102,632.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,102,632.51/15,194.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,249.66

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