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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,249.06, 22,831.97 and 11,540.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,249.06, 22,831.97 and 11,540.04 is: 17,278.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,249.06 : 22,831.97 = 11,540.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,249.06/22,831.97 = 11,540.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,249.06x = 22,831.97 × 11,540.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,249.06x = 263,481,789.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,481,789.38/15,249.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,278.57

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