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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,195.92, 22,801.78 and 11,497.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,195.92, 22,801.78 and 11,497.04 is: 17,251.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,195.92 : 22,801.78 = 11,497.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,195.92/22,801.78 = 11,497.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,195.92x = 22,801.78 × 11,497.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,195.92x = 262,152,976.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,152,976.73/15,195.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,251.54

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