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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,196.41, 22,802.51 and 11,497.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,196.41, 22,802.51 and 11,497.54 is: 17,252.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,196.41 : 22,802.51 = 11,497.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,196.41/22,802.51 = 11,497.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,196.41x = 22,802.51 × 11,497.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,196.41x = 262,172,770.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,172,770.83/15,196.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,252.28

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