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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,230.02, 22,850.43 and 11,938.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,230.02, 22,850.43 and 11,938.18 is: 17,911.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,230.02 : 22,850.43 = 11,938.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,230.02/22,850.43 = 11,938.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,230.02x = 22,850.43 × 11,938.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,230.02x = 272,792,546.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,792,546.42/15,230.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,911.50

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