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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,245.52, 22,838.70 and 11,235.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,245.52, 22,838.70 and 11,235.63 is: 16,831.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,245.52 : 22,838.70 = 11,235.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,245.52/22,838.70 = 11,235.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,245.52x = 22,838.70 × 11,235.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,245.52x = 256,607,182.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,607,182.88/15,245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,831.65

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