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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,252.35, 22,791.11 and 11,625.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,252.35, 22,791.11 and 11,625.87 is: 17,372.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,252.35 : 22,791.11 = 11,625.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,252.35/22,791.11 = 11,625.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,252.35x = 22,791.11 × 11,625.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,252.35x = 264,966,511.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,966,511.08/15,252.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,372.17

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