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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,260.60, 22,876.46 and 11,506.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,260.60, 22,876.46 and 11,506.55 is: 17,248.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,260.60 : 22,876.46 = 11,506.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,260.60/22,876.46 = 11,506.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,260.60x = 22,876.46 × 11,506.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,260.60x = 263,229,130.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,229,130.81/15,260.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,248.94

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