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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.51, 22,837.17 and 11,234.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.51, 22,837.17 and 11,234.61 is: 16,830.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.51 : 22,837.17 = 11,234.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.51/22,837.17 = 11,234.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.51x = 22,837.17 × 11,234.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.51x = 256,566,642.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,566,642.28/15,244.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,830.11

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