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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,314.53, 22,927.20 and 11,383.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,314.53, 22,927.20 and 11,383.24 is: 17,041.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,314.53 : 22,927.20 = 11,383.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,314.53/22,927.20 = 11,383.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,314.53x = 22,927.20 × 11,383.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,314.53x = 260,985,820.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,985,820.13/15,314.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,041.71

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