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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,311.40, 22,919.40 and 11,792.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,311.40, 22,919.40 and 11,792.28 is: 17,651.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,311.40 : 22,919.40 = 11,792.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,311.40/22,919.40 = 11,792.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,311.40x = 22,919.40 × 11,792.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,311.40x = 270,271,982.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,271,982.23/15,311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,651.68

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