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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,236.31, 22,810.71 and 11,260.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,236.31, 22,810.71 and 11,260.83 is: 16,858.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,236.31 : 22,810.71 = 11,260.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,236.31/22,810.71 = 11,260.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,236.31x = 22,810.71 × 11,260.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,236.31x = 256,867,527.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,867,527.49/15,236.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,858.91

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