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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,254.04, 22,888.90 and 11,555.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,254.04, 22,888.90 and 11,555.04 is: 17,338.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,254.04 : 22,888.90 = 11,555.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,254.04/22,888.90 = 11,555.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,254.04x = 22,888.90 × 11,555.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,254.04x = 264,482,155.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,482,155.06/15,254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,338.50

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