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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,222.06, 22,789.35 and 11,246.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,222.06, 22,789.35 and 11,246.58 is: 16,837.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,222.06 : 22,789.35 = 11,246.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,222.06/22,789.35 = 11,246.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,222.06x = 22,789.35 × 11,246.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,222.06x = 256,302,247.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,302,247.92/15,222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,837.55

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