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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,225.06, 22,793.84 and 11,249.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,225.06, 22,793.84 and 11,249.58 is: 16,842.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,225.06 : 22,793.84 = 11,249.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,225.06/22,793.84 = 11,249.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,225.06x = 22,793.84 × 11,249.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,225.06x = 256,421,126.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,421,126.59/15,225.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,842.04

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