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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,205.56, 22,818.56 and 11,449.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,205.56, 22,818.56 and 11,449.36 is: 17,181.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,205.56 : 22,818.56 = 11,449.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,205.56/22,818.56 = 11,449.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,205.56x = 22,818.56 × 11,449.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,205.56x = 261,257,908.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,257,908.12/15,205.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,181.74

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