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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,288.60, 22,954.78 and 11,352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,288.60, 22,954.78 and 11,352 is: 17,044.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,288.60 : 22,954.78 = 11,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,288.60/22,954.78 = 11,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,288.60x = 22,954.78 × 11,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,288.60x = 260,582,662.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,582,662.56/15,288.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,044.25

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