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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,246.54, 22,877.64 and 11,547.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,246.54, 22,877.64 and 11,547.54 is: 17,327.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,246.54 : 22,877.64 = 11,547.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,246.54/22,877.64 = 11,547.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,246.54x = 22,877.64 × 11,547.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,246.54x = 264,180,463.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,180,463.01/15,246.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,327.24

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