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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,312.88, 22,924.69 and 11,381.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,312.88, 22,924.69 and 11,381.55 is: 17,039.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,312.88 : 22,924.69 = 11,381.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,312.88/22,924.69 = 11,381.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,312.88x = 22,924.69 × 11,381.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,312.88x = 260,918,505.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,918,505.47/15,312.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,039.15

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