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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,274.54, 22,908.16 and 11,162.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,274.54, 22,908.16 and 11,162.98 is: 16,741.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,274.54 : 22,908.16 = 11,162.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,274.54/22,908.16 = 11,162.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,274.54x = 22,908.16 × 11,162.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,274.54x = 255,723,331.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,723,331.92/15,274.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,741.80

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