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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,285.22, 22,893.96 and 11,749.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,285.22, 22,893.96 and 11,749.18 is: 17,597.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,285.22 : 22,893.96 = 11,749.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,285.22/22,893.96 = 11,749.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,285.22x = 22,893.96 × 11,749.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,285.22x = 268,985,256.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,985,256.95/15,285.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,597.74

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