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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,204.42, 22,814.52 and 11,505.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,204.42, 22,814.52 and 11,505.54 is: 17,264.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,204.42 : 22,814.52 = 11,505.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,204.42/22,814.52 = 11,505.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,204.42x = 22,814.52 × 11,505.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,204.42x = 262,493,372.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,493,372.44/15,204.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,264.28

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