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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,292.74, 22,906.71 and 11,553.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,292.74, 22,906.71 and 11,553.78 is: 17,306.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,292.74 : 22,906.71 = 11,553.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,292.74/22,906.71 = 11,553.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,292.74x = 22,906.71 × 11,553.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,292.74x = 264,659,087.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,659,087.86/15,292.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,306.19

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