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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,280.30, 22,886.58 and 11,744.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,280.30, 22,886.58 and 11,744.27 is: 17,590.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,280.30 : 22,886.58 = 11,744.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,280.30/22,886.58 = 11,744.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,280.30x = 22,886.58 × 11,744.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,280.30x = 268,786,026.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,786,026.87/15,280.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,590.37

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