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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,228.52, 22,848.18 and 11,936.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,228.52, 22,848.18 and 11,936.68 is: 17,909.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,228.52 : 22,848.18 = 11,936.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,228.52/22,848.18 = 11,936.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,228.52x = 22,848.18 × 11,936.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,228.52x = 272,731,413.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,731,413.24/15,228.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,909.25

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