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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,285.11, 22,949.55 and 11,348.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,285.11, 22,949.55 and 11,348.51 is: 17,039.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,285.11 : 22,949.55 = 11,348.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,285.11/22,949.55 = 11,348.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,285.11x = 22,949.55 × 11,348.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,285.11x = 260,443,082.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,443,082.92/15,285.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,039.01

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