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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.04, 22,891.90 and 11,557.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.04, 22,891.90 and 11,557.04 is: 17,341.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.04 : 22,891.90 = 11,557.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.04/22,891.90 = 11,557.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.04x = 22,891.90 × 11,557.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.04x = 264,562,603.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,562,603.98/15,256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,341.50

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