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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,255.40, 22,883.10 and 11,075.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,255.40, 22,883.10 and 11,075.80 is: 16,613.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,255.40 : 22,883.10 = 11,075.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,255.40/22,883.10 = 11,075.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,255.40x = 22,883.10 × 11,075.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,255.40x = 253,448,638.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,448,638.98/15,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,613.70

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