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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,330.24, 22,962.96 and 11,591.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,330.24, 22,962.96 and 11,591.28 is: 17,362.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,330.24 : 22,962.96 = 11,591.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,330.24/22,962.96 = 11,591.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,330.24x = 22,962.96 × 11,591.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,330.24x = 266,170,098.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,170,098.99/15,330.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,362.42

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