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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,245.04, 22,837.97 and 11,235.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,245.04, 22,837.97 and 11,235.15 is: 16,830.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,245.04 : 22,837.97 = 11,235.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,245.04/22,837.97 = 11,235.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,245.04x = 22,837.97 × 11,235.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,245.04x = 256,587,904.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,587,904.46/15,245.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,830.91

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