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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,237.63, 22,856.21 and 11,103.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,237.63, 22,856.21 and 11,103.87 is: 16,655.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,237.63 : 22,856.21 = 11,103.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,237.63/22,856.21 = 11,103.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,237.63x = 22,856.21 × 11,103.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,237.63x = 253,792,329.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,792,329.01/15,237.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,655.63

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