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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,245.01, 22,837.92 and 11,235.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,245.01, 22,837.92 and 11,235.11 is: 16,830.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,245.01 : 22,837.92 = 11,235.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,245.01/22,837.92 = 11,235.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,245.01x = 22,837.92 × 11,235.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,245.01x = 256,586,487.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,586,487.20/15,245.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,830.86

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