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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,238.10, 22,862.61 and 11,071.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,238.10, 22,862.61 and 11,071.05 is: 16,610.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,238.10 : 22,862.61 = 11,071.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,238.10/22,862.61 = 11,071.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,238.10x = 22,862.61 × 11,071.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,238.10x = 253,113,098.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,113,098.44/15,238.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,610.55

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