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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,208.44, 22,812.64 and 11,074.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,208.44, 22,812.64 and 11,074.74 is: 16,612.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,208.44 : 22,812.64 = 11,074.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,208.44/22,812.64 = 11,074.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,208.44x = 22,812.64 × 11,074.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,208.44x = 252,644,056.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,644,056.71/15,208.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,612.10

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