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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,283.59, 22,947.27 and 11,346.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,283.59, 22,947.27 and 11,346.99 is: 17,036.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,283.59 : 22,947.27 = 11,346.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,283.59/22,947.27 = 11,346.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,283.59x = 22,947.27 × 11,346.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,283.59x = 260,382,443.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,382,443.22/15,283.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,036.73

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