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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,239.13, 22,858.53 and 11,563.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,239.13, 22,858.53 and 11,563.93 is: 17,345.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,239.13 : 22,858.53 = 11,563.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,239.13/22,858.53 = 11,563.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,239.13x = 22,858.53 × 11,563.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,239.13x = 264,334,440.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,334,440.82/15,239.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,345.77

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