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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,286.20, 22,895.40 and 11,750.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,286.20, 22,895.40 and 11,750.14 is: 17,599.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,286.20 : 22,895.40 = 11,750.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,286.20/22,895.40 = 11,750.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,286.20x = 22,895.40 × 11,750.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,286.20x = 269,024,155.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,024,155.36/15,286.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,599.15

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