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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,217.65, 22,826.48 and 11,038.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,217.65, 22,826.48 and 11,038.05 is: 16,557.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,217.65 : 22,826.48 = 11,038.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,217.65/22,826.48 = 11,038.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,217.65x = 22,826.48 × 11,038.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,217.65x = 251,959,772.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,959,772.37/15,217.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,557.08

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