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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,252.77, 22,837.55 and 11,543.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,252.77, 22,837.55 and 11,543.78 is: 17,284.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,252.77 : 22,837.55 = 11,543.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,252.77/22,837.55 = 11,543.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,252.77x = 22,837.55 × 11,543.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,252.77x = 263,631,652.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,631,652.31/15,252.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,284.18

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