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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,264.80, 22,877.16 and 11,062.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,264.80, 22,877.16 and 11,062.16 is: 16,578.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,264.80 : 22,877.16 = 11,062.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,264.80/22,877.16 = 11,062.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,264.80x = 22,877.16 × 11,062.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,264.80x = 253,070,804.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,070,804.27/15,264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,578.72

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