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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,206.42, 22,817.52 and 11,507.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,206.42, 22,817.52 and 11,507.54 is: 17,267.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,206.42 : 22,817.52 = 11,507.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,206.42/22,817.52 = 11,507.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,206.42x = 22,817.52 × 11,507.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,206.42x = 262,573,524.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,573,524.10/15,206.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,267.28

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