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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,263.33, 22,867.31 and 11,270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,263.33, 22,867.31 and 11,270.60 is: 16,885.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,263.33 : 22,867.31 = 11,270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,263.33/22,867.31 = 11,270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,263.33x = 22,867.31 × 11,270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,263.33x = 257,728,325.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,728,325.12/15,263.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,885.46

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