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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,255.27, 22,841.29 and 11,546.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,255.27, 22,841.29 and 11,546.28 is: 17,287.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,255.27 : 22,841.29 = 11,546.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,255.27/22,841.29 = 11,546.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,255.27x = 22,841.29 × 11,546.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,255.27x = 263,731,929.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,731,929.90/15,255.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,287.92

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