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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,284.96, 22,949.34 and 11,348.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,284.96, 22,949.34 and 11,348.36 is: 17,038.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,284.96 : 22,949.34 = 11,348.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,284.96/22,949.34 = 11,348.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,284.96x = 22,949.34 × 11,348.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,284.96x = 260,437,372.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,437,372.08/15,284.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,038.80

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