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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,223.06, 22,790.85 and 11,247.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,223.06, 22,790.85 and 11,247.58 is: 16,839.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,223.06 : 22,790.85 = 11,247.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,223.06/22,790.85 = 11,247.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,223.06x = 22,790.85 × 11,247.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,223.06x = 256,341,908.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,341,908.64/15,223.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,839.05

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