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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,268.34, 22,868.67 and 11,732.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,268.34, 22,868.67 and 11,732.31 is: 17,572.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,268.34 : 22,868.67 = 11,732.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,268.34/22,868.67 = 11,732.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,268.34x = 22,868.67 × 11,732.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,268.34x = 268,302,267.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,302,267.07/15,268.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,572.46

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