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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,196.16, 22,802.13 and 11,497.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,196.16, 22,802.13 and 11,497.29 is: 17,251.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,196.16 : 22,802.13 = 11,497.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,196.16/22,802.13 = 11,497.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,196.16x = 22,802.13 × 11,497.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,196.16x = 262,162,701.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,162,701.23/15,196.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,251.91

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