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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,285.59, 22,950.27 and 11,348.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,285.59, 22,950.27 and 11,348.99 is: 17,039.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,285.59 : 22,950.27 = 11,348.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,285.59/22,950.27 = 11,348.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,285.59x = 22,950.27 × 11,348.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,285.59x = 260,462,384.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,462,384.73/15,285.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,039.73

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