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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,234.63, 22,851.71 and 11,100.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,234.63, 22,851.71 and 11,100.87 is: 16,651.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,234.63 : 22,851.71 = 11,100.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,234.63/22,851.71 = 11,100.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,234.63x = 22,851.71 × 11,100.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,234.63x = 253,673,806.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,673,806.48/15,234.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,651.13

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