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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,224.24, 22,814.95 and 11,473.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,224.24, 22,814.95 and 11,473.53 is: 17,194.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,224.24 : 22,814.95 = 11,473.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,224.24/22,814.95 = 11,473.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,224.24x = 22,814.95 × 11,473.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,224.24x = 261,768,013.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,768,013.27/15,224.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,194.16

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