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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,238.13, 22,857.03 and 11,562.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,238.13, 22,857.03 and 11,562.93 is: 17,344.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,238.13 : 22,857.03 = 11,562.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,238.13/22,857.03 = 11,562.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,238.13x = 22,857.03 × 11,562.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,238.13x = 264,294,237.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,294,237.90/15,238.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,344.28

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