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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,254.27, 22,839.79 and 11,545.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,254.27, 22,839.79 and 11,545.28 is: 17,286.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,254.27 : 22,839.79 = 11,545.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,254.27/22,839.79 = 11,545.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,254.27x = 22,839.79 × 11,545.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,254.27x = 263,691,770.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,691,770.69/15,254.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,286.42

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