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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,260.46, 22,788.86 and 11,936.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,260.46, 22,788.86 and 11,936.22 is: 17,824.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,260.46 : 22,788.86 = 11,936.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,260.46/22,788.86 = 11,936.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,260.46x = 22,788.86 × 11,936.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,260.46x = 272,012,846.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,012,846.51/15,260.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,824.68

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