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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,320.98, 22,936.65 and 11,637.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,320.98, 22,936.65 and 11,637.64 is: 17,422.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,320.98 : 22,936.65 = 11,637.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,320.98/22,936.65 = 11,637.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,320.98x = 22,936.65 × 11,637.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,320.98x = 266,928,475.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,928,475.51/15,320.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,422.42

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