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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,314.88, 22,927.70 and 11,383.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,314.88, 22,927.70 and 11,383.55 is: 17,042.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,314.88 : 22,927.70 = 11,383.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,314.88/22,927.70 = 11,383.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,314.88x = 22,927.70 × 11,383.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,314.88x = 260,998,447.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,998,447.78/15,314.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,042.15

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