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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,316.53, 22,930.20 and 11,385.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,316.53, 22,930.20 and 11,385.24 is: 17,044.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,316.53 : 22,930.20 = 11,385.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,316.53/22,930.20 = 11,385.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,316.53x = 22,930.20 × 11,385.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,316.53x = 261,065,830.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,065,830.25/15,316.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,044.71

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