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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,224.52, 22,842.18 and 11,932.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,224.52, 22,842.18 and 11,932.68 is: 17,903.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,224.52 : 22,842.18 = 11,932.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,224.52/22,842.18 = 11,932.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,224.52x = 22,842.18 × 11,932.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,224.52x = 272,568,424.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,568,424.44/15,224.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,903.25

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