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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,243.04, 22,872.39 and 11,544.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,243.04, 22,872.39 and 11,544.04 is: 17,321.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,243.04 : 22,872.39 = 11,544.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,243.04/22,872.39 = 11,544.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,243.04x = 22,872.39 × 11,544.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,243.04x = 264,039,785.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,039,785.06/15,243.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,321.99

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