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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,200.11, 22,834.76 and 10,996.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,200.11, 22,834.76 and 10,996.32 is: 16,519.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,200.11 : 22,834.76 = 10,996.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,200.11/22,834.76 = 10,996.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,200.11x = 22,834.76 × 10,996.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,200.11x = 251,098,330.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,098,330.19/15,200.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,519.51

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