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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,229.85, 22,850.24 and 11,062.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,229.85, 22,850.24 and 11,062.80 is: 16,598.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,229.85 : 22,850.24 = 11,062.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,229.85/22,850.24 = 11,062.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,229.85x = 22,850.24 × 11,062.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,229.85x = 252,787,579.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,787,579.76/15,229.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,598.17

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