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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,252.04, 22,885.90 and 11,553.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,252.04, 22,885.90 and 11,553.04 is: 17,335.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,252.04 : 22,885.90 = 11,553.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,252.04/22,885.90 = 11,553.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,252.04x = 22,885.90 × 11,553.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,252.04x = 264,401,718.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,401,718.14/15,252.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,335.50

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