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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,249.29, 22,881.77 and 11,550.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,249.29, 22,881.77 and 11,550.29 is: 17,331.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,249.29 : 22,881.77 = 11,550.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,249.29/22,881.77 = 11,550.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,249.29x = 22,881.77 × 11,550.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,249.29x = 264,291,021.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,291,021.46/15,249.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,331.37

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