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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,235.38, 22,852.83 and 11,101.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,235.38, 22,852.83 and 11,101.62 is: 16,652.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,235.38 : 22,852.83 = 11,101.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,235.38/22,852.83 = 11,101.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,235.38x = 22,852.83 × 11,101.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,235.38x = 253,703,434.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,703,434.58/15,235.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,652.26

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