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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,283.97, 22,896.44 and 11,274.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,283.97, 22,896.44 and 11,274.29 is: 16,889.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,283.97 : 22,896.44 = 11,274.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,283.97/22,896.44 = 11,274.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,283.97x = 22,896.44 × 11,274.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,283.97x = 258,141,048.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,141,048.16/15,283.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,889.66

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