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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.30, 22,877.91 and 11,062.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.30, 22,877.91 and 11,062.66 is: 16,579.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.30 : 22,877.91 = 11,062.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.30/22,877.91 = 11,062.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.30x = 22,877.91 × 11,062.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.30x = 253,090,539.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,090,539.84/15,265.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,579.47

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