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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,284.22, 22,892.46 and 11,748.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,284.22, 22,892.46 and 11,748.18 is: 17,596.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,284.22 : 22,892.46 = 11,748.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,284.22/22,892.46 = 11,748.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,284.22x = 22,892.46 × 11,748.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,284.22x = 268,944,740.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,944,740.72/15,284.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,596.24

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