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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,195.16, 22,800.63 and 11,496.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,195.16, 22,800.63 and 11,496.29 is: 17,250.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,195.16 : 22,800.63 = 11,496.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,195.16/22,800.63 = 11,496.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,195.16x = 22,800.63 × 11,496.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,195.16x = 262,122,654.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,122,654.66/15,195.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,250.41

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