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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,250.82, 22,825.46 and 11,532.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,250.82, 22,825.46 and 11,532.57 is: 17,260.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,250.82 : 22,825.46 = 11,532.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,250.82/22,825.46 = 11,532.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,250.82x = 22,825.46 × 11,532.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,250.82x = 263,236,158.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,236,158.47/15,250.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,260.46

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