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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,196.44, 22,734.72 and 11,509.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,196.44, 22,734.72 and 11,509.32 is: 17,218.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,196.44 : 22,734.72 = 11,509.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,196.44/22,734.72 = 11,509.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,196.44x = 22,734.72 × 11,509.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,196.44x = 261,661,167.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,661,167.59/15,196.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,218.58

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