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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,239.10, 22,864.11 and 11,072.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,239.10, 22,864.11 and 11,072.05 is: 16,612.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,239.10 : 22,864.11 = 11,072.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,239.10/22,864.11 = 11,072.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,239.10x = 22,864.11 × 11,072.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,239.10x = 253,152,569.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,152,569.13/15,239.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,612.04

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