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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,314.38, 22,926.94 and 11,383.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,314.38, 22,926.94 and 11,383.05 is: 17,041.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,314.38 : 22,926.94 = 11,383.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,314.38/22,926.94 = 11,383.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,314.38x = 22,926.94 × 11,383.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,314.38x = 260,978,504.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,978,504.37/15,314.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,041.40

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